Metropolis

*"The story? How many times do I have to tell you? There's only one story, Lane. Metropolis. She's the story."*
―Perry White to Lois Lane[src]
**Metropolis** is a large city located in the eastern United States and is part of the District of Metropolis in New York. The city is famous for its forward-looking, optimistic spirit, captured in its nickname "City of Tomorrow". It is home to the headquarters of both the *Daily Planet* newspaper and global corporation LexCorp Incorporated. It is also home to the Kryptonian superhero known as Superman.

Metropolis is often synonymous with the central island of New Troy, but the entire city also encompasses the boroughs of Queensland Park, Park Ridge, Bakerline, Hell's Gate, and St. Martin's Island.

## History

### Foundation

The history of Metropolis stretches back to the year 1542 when Italian navigator Vincenzo Gnanatti discovered the region while in the employ of the Dutch. Prior to European colonization, the region was occupied by the Algonquin Native American tribe. It wasn't until 1634 however that the first settlement was established by Dutchman Paul De Vries. The settlement was named De Vries Village and occupies the neighborhood now known as "Old City" in the Eastern section of Queensland Park. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, De Vries Village prospered as a thriving seaport and it became an integral strategic location for General George Washington's army during the Revolutionary War.

### 18th century

In 1775, it established itself as a host to many book and newspaper publishing houses, the most successful of which would eventually become known as the Daily Planet. During the "Devil's Winter Siege", the city was defended by Tomahawk's rangers, most notably Dan Hunter, in whose honor the settlement was renamed as Fort Hunter, later Hunterville and later still Hunter City. In 1783, P. Randall Jeffries opened the First Metropolitan Bank, which still exists today, though the corporate headquarters has since moved to the Central Business District in New Troy.

### 19th century

In 1847, the borough known as Hob's Bay became a bustling merchant center, as well as a hotbed for bigotry and intolerance, particularly against the rising influx of Irish immigrants. Mission worker Edna Luthor became a strong voice among the struggling workers, and she publicly preached a message of tolerance and love. Like many in the Luthor bloodline, Edna was a visionary whose convictions and strong sense of morality would help pave the way for Metropolis' future. These values were passed along to her grandson, Wallace Luthor who operated the Luthor Steel Works during the turn of the century.

### 20th century

In 1905 Hunter City became home to a noted adventurer, inventor and science hero: Waldo Glenmorgan. Glenmorgan began a trend of scientific prowess which culminated in the city changing its name to "Metropolis". This name change propelled the city towards its current position as the City of Tomorrow.

## Geography

There are hundreds of distinct neighborhoods throughout the six boroughs of Metropolis, many with a definable history and character to call their own.

### New Troy

**New Troy** is the largest borough in Metropolis, located in the heart of the city. New Troy is a skyscraper island bustling with commerce and business. The concrete and steel canyons of the city rise to dizzying heights.

The *Daily Planet* Building is the most recognizable landmark in the Metropolis skyline. Located in "Heroes Park District", it is particularly known for the *Daily Planet* globe atop the building. Other prominent skyscrapers include the Emperor Building, the Newstime Building (home of the national *Newstime* magazine), and LexCorp Tower, headquarters for Lex Luthor's company.

#### Neighborhoods

* Arts District
* Chinatown
* Fashion District
* Heroes Park District
* Hob's Bay
* Jewelry District
* Lower East Side
* Metro Square
* Midtown
* Queensland Docks
* Southside
* Upper East Side
* Upper West Side

#### Locales

* Ace O'Clubs
* Alewife
* Apricot Spa
* Atwater Tower
* Avenue of Tomorrow
* Awakenings Youth Theater
* Bakerline Bridge
* Berkeley Lodge
* Bessolo Bistro
* Blaze Comics
* Broadrun Jazz Club
* Carlini's
* Centennial Hotel
* Chaney's
* Chez Joey's
* Clinton Bridge
* Daily Planet Building
* Digby & Sons
* Dooley's Pub
* Dynasty
* El Ciento
* Empire Pier
* Evans Pretzel Factory
* Fort Hob's Park
* Geschäft-Krieg Building
* Hammersmith Tower
* Heroes Park
* Hob's Bay Hospital
* Hob's River
* Joy Lounge
* Julian Gallery
* Karl's Pump & Brew
* LexCorp Plaza
* LexCorp Tower
* Longshore Ballroom
* Lucy's Pub
* Mary Alice's Consignment Shop
* Metro Palace Theater
* Metro Souvenirs
* Metropolis Ballet
* Metropolis City Hall
* Metropolis General Hospital
* Metropolis History Museum
* Metropolis Museum of Modern Art
* Metropolis Park
* Metropolis Stock Exchange
* Metropolis University
* Mo's Café
* Mr Leonards
* Outlook Park
* Park Metropolis Downtown
* Pit
* Queensland Bridge
* Schaffenberger
* Schott's Toys
* Schwartzenoff
* Siegel Music Hall
* Sienna Hall
* Simmons Gallery
* String Theory
* Supernova
* Turley Gallery
* Uri's Family Restaurant
* Washington Medical Center

### Queensland Park

**Queensland Park** lies along the West River.

#### Neighborhoods

* Mount Royal
* Newtown
* North Bridge
* Old City (Elizabethtown)
* Pelham

#### Locales

* Metro University of Art
* Metropolis Institute of Technology
* North Street Seaport Queensland Pier
* S.T.A.R. Labs
* Schwartz Field

### Park Ridge

**Park Ridge** is northwest of New Troy, directly west of Bakerline, and it is directly north of Newtown, Queensland Park, which is separated from it by Hob's Bay.

#### Neighborhoods

* Racine
* Vernon

#### Locales

* Bloom
* LeMarvin Bistro
* Vernon Memorial Park
* Vernon Plaza

### Bakerline

**Bakerline** was historically home to Metropolis' white-collar middle-class, but has since brought in a young techie crowd employed by LexCorp and smaller competitors in the tech industry.

#### Neighborhoods

* East Side
* Financial District
* Oaktown

#### Locales

* AmerTek Arena
* Berkowitz Airport
* Jules Verne Extra-Terrestrial Museum
* Kenmore Bowling Alley
* Metro City Airport
* Metropolis Grand Hotel
* Rail Line

### Hell's Gate

**Hell's Gate** is a fairly small island located to the southeast of New Troy, and it's directly east of Old City, Queensland Park.

#### Neighborhoods

* Senre Ville
* Tealboro

#### Locales

* Lexor Hotel
* Metropolis Fun Park
* Metropolis International Airport
* Metropolis State Beach

### St. Martin's Island

**St. Martin's Island** is located in Metropolis Bay, slightly northeast of New Troy, and directly north of Hell's Gate. To the north, is Bakerline. St. Martin's Island is known for being the home to the wealthy citizens of Metropolis.

## Organizations

### Current

* AmerTek
* Blaze Publishing
* Chaney's
* Daily Planet
* Geschäft-Krieg
* Goldstar, Inc.
* Greico Theater Workshop
* Hamilton Technologies
* Ivo Labs
* Kord Industries
* Lemaris Foundation
* LexCorp
* Metropolis Ballet
* Metropolis Mammoths
* Metropolis Metros
* Metropolis Monarchs
* Metropolis News 8
* Metropolis Philharmonic
* Metropolis Police Department
* Metropolis Port Authority
* Metropolis Rail Authority
* Project Cadmus
* S.T.A.R. Labs
* Stagg Enterprises
* WayneTech

## Known Residents

* Clark Kent
* Lois Lane
* Lex Luthor
* Perry White
* Kara Kent

## Behind the Scenes

*"It's a very business-oriented city. Expanding, new, everything is modern. There's not too much of that grunge that you would find in every city."*
―Production designer Patrick Tatopoulos on Metropolis.[src]
* In DC Comics, Metropolis' state and location has changed over the years.
	+ The first mention of a state was in a telegram in Superman #2, which placed it in New York.
	+ In Amazing World of DC Comics #14, it is placed in Delaware.
	+ On a newspaper comic map from 1978, it is placed in Delaware. A similar map was used in 1981. Metropolis and Gotham City are located on either side of the Delaware Bay.
	+ The Atlas of the DC Universe also uses Delaware, though the connection to Gotham is removed. It is placed further south, below the mouth of the bay.
	+ Black Orchid #1 gives Bakerline a ZIP code of 11605. Codes starting with 1 are in Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania. 11605 itself is not in use, but other codes around that number belong to Queens and Nassau, New York.
	+ Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 places it in New York.
	+ Doomsday Clock #7 reveals its full address for correspondences: The Daily Planet, 2525 Broadway, Metropolis, NY 10025.