I traveled to the area of New York last week for business purposes of all kinds. As I was traveling around I became very much impressed with the state flag of New York, which flies nicely from taller and smaller flag poles throughout the state's territory, including Long Island.
I traveled to the area of New York last week for business purposes of all kinds. As I was traveling around I became very much impressed with the state flag of New York, which flies nicely from taller and smaller flag poles throughout the state's territory, including Long Island.
Like some other American historical flags and international flags currently for sale, the New York banner has experienced some changes in the past. Back in the day, and for a period of some one hundred and twenty years, the banner's field was yellow (instead of blue). From the early years of the 20th century, the flag's field has been blue.
I really enjoyed my stay in different parts of the NY state territory. Starting in the Big Apple, we stayed in the so-called meat-packing district or area. After spending two nights there, we made our way east down Long Island, a good stretch of about 120 miles, a good 2.5 hour drive from the Big Apple. Montauk features a beautiful light house or tower right along the shoreline.
A common sight among all state banners and flags is the featured respective state coat of arms. Often times, coat of arms count many more years in terms of age, than the actual banner or flag. The New York flag also displays a coat of arms, which traces it's origins all the way back to 1778.
The state flag of New York underwent a change at the beginning of the last century. For a good number of years the flag's field was yellow. It was then changed to blue back in 1902. The design has remained and is proudly flown from all kinds of NY poles, including tall commercial flagpoles.
A little while ago, many states located along the East Coast of the U.S.A, faced hurricane Irene. Fortunately, the hurricane lost some momentum by the time it hit these territories. However, substantial damage was and is still suffered as a result of the effects of the tropical storm. Interestingly, and maybe surprising to some, NY state borders Canada to the north, and some other U.S. states to the east and west.
Every so often, NAVA or the "North American Vexillological Association" surveys its members on flag designs. It did so with the U.S. state banners and historic flags. The result of the survey was pretty straight forward. The NY state banner came in 53rd out of seventy two banners and flags. If you are interested in flying this interesting state banner from home flagpoles, consider purchasing one that is made from durable materials.
