Patriotic New York Tattoos

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn is one of the most famous areas of New York, and its landmark, Brooklyn Bridge, is known the world over. Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of America’s oldest suspension bridges. The beautiful architecture of the Brooklyn Bridge has translated well into tattoo designs.

September 11 tattoos

On September 11, 2001, New York was the victim of a terrorist attack. Two planes were flown into the famous Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, killing thousands of people. This event shocked America and the world. Nine Eleven has been remembered in many ways, with memorial services to commemorate those who died on 09/11, artworks, books and documentaries. There are a number of people who have chosen to have tattoo designs so that they will never forget 9-11-01. Most of these designs incorporate the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center, to memorialize the destruction of these buildings in the aftermath of the attack. The New York skyline transformed when these buildings fell, changing the lives of New Yorkers.

Many of these 9/11 tattoos are worn by family members of those who passed away on September Eleventh, to commemorate their loved ones.

Statue of Liberty tattoos

The Statue of Liberty, finished in 1886, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The sculpture is of Libertas, the Roman Goddess of Freedom. She holds a flaming torch and a book of law, and at her feet are broken chains. The Statue of Liberty is the most famous New York landmark, and is a symbol of the American dream. The statue was a gift from France to America, to unite the French and American citizens. The Statue of Liberty tattoos shown below use the statue as a symbol of freedom and independence.

Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is another famous New York landmark, named after New York’s nickname, The Empire State. Between 1931 and 1972, the Empire State Building was the world’s tallest building. It became New York’s second tallest building when the North Tower of The World Trade Center was completed in 1972. Following the bombing of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in 2001, the Empire State Building once again became New York’s tallest building. With it’s recognizable architecture, it’s no wonder that many people have chosen to create Empire State Building tattoo designs. 

New York Giants Tattoos

The New York Giants are an American football team who have achieved three NFL titles from the 1986, 1990 and 2007 Super Bowls. Proud New York Giants fans have had the New York Giants team logo inked into their skin.

New York Rangers tattoos

The New York Rangers ice hockey team is one of America’s oldest ice hockey teams. The team is based in New York, New York, and play their home games in the famous Madison Square Gardens. The New York Rangers team logo depicts the face and crown of the Statue of Liberty, above the letters, NYR. The logo uses the colors of the American flag, red, white and blue, colors that compliment each other well in a tattoo design.