Many items in the City Reliquary 's permanent collection have some connection to historical events in New York , such as a shrine to Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers , memorabilia from both the 1939 – 40 and 1964 – 65 New York World 's Fairs ; and an interactive display relating the career of Little Egypt , a 19th-century burlesque dancer . Dave Herman ’s collection of Statue of Liberty figures , which formed the original core collection , is also on view . Also on display is the rope that held the mourning drape on the New York City Hall balcony following the September 11 attacks . Other items are simply everyday objects , including a set of antique dentures washed ashore at Dead Horse Bay , a " very old shovel " , and neon signs discarded by restaurants
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
The City Reliquary