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Since Henry Hudson sailed up the eponymous river 400 years ago, it has been an integral part of the cultural history of New York. The photos in this gallery focus on the river's significance throughout the years before 2003, when Greenwich Village, the first section of Hudson River Park opened and marked the first step in preserving the waterfront as public space for generations to come. To learn more about the history behind these photos, visit the Discover The Park section of our website.