The reconstruction of America's East coast had actually begun only in 1890. It was slow work. The cleaning out of NY's Harbor was taking forever but with improving weather tiny steps forward were made, The Population of the region which had been New York City had finally risen to over 6,000 people and it was growing every year. Lots of projects were underway clearing out mount of devastation . New roads were built as were water lines and sewers. Still the dream of a New New York City was alive.