Approximately 1,000 people lived in New Amsterdam during the 1650's. Their houses stood along narrow dirt lanes. In 1653, the Dutch colonists built a wall along the northern edge of town because they feared attacks by Indians or by white enemies. This structure collapsed within a few years. Later, the colonists laid out a road in its place. What is this "road" called today?

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