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History Photos NYC guide
Top 50 locations in New York City
byJulia S
Live update: Updated April 2, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. Twins Towers, 1986
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Julia STwins Towers 1986. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3137868169558123&set=g.602516993105206&type=1&theater&ifg=1 Photographer: Bill Puleston
2. Washington Square Park, 1966
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Yaniv FNew York City 1966 Greenwich Village@ Washington Square Park. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2312608949040138&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
3. THE SHERRY-NETHERLAND HOTEL FIRE, 1927
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia STHE SHERRY-NETHERLAND HOTEL FIRE.
At 59th and Fifth in 1927 the 38-story Sherry-Netherland, only months from opening, turned into a blazing torch.
"The building was almost fully enclosed in April 1927 when, around 8 p.m., fire broke out on the wood plank scaffolding surrounding the uppermost floors. Elevators were not fully operational, and there was omething wrong with the standpipes; the fire department could not muster up enough water pressure.
Awed Thousands Watch Blazing Timbers Drop to Roofs and Streets,” read the headline the next day in The New York Times, which said that “probably hundreds of thousands” saw the fire from all around New York. The windows of the Plaza across the street were “black with people”; every front room was engaged, either by news organizations or for spontaneous parties to watch the fire.
Planks tumbled to the street for hours, and The Times said one “sailed in a crazy parabola” and crashed against the Savoy-Plaza, also nearly finished; occasionally minor collapses of the scaffolding turned the picturesque top into a “lofty Roman candle.” The crowds on the street could feel the heat on their faces, and the roar and crackle of the fire could be heard for blocks around. The fire burned itself out around midnight." -NY Times.
The flames were said to have been visible from Long Island. The fire ignited a debate in the press concerning the ability of the available technology to put out fires in high-rise buildings. New York Historical Society. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157458182753495&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
4. Radio City Music Hall, 1950
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tiffany WoodsRadio City Music Hall - 6th Avenue and 50th Street. 1950. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157417672273495&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
5. Columbus Circle, 1942
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SA wartime service at Columbus Circle circa 1942. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1503618943147214&set=g.602516993105206&type=1&theater&ifg=1
6. Flatiron Building , 1919
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Joshua KaufmanIt’s really amazing living in flatiron and being able to see these historic picturesTiffany WoodsGreat photo
7. Times Square, 1979
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Emy MooreTimes Square. New York City. 1979. Photo courtesy of Christian Montone. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157454056448495&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
8. Museum of Natural History, 1934
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreMuseum of Natural History. New York City. 1934. NYHS. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157461544978495&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
9. Rockefeller Center, 1936
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsRockefeller Center with Collegiate Church of St Nicholas by Berenice Abbott 1936. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218174355331274&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
10. Macy 's, 1928
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Yaniv FMacy 's, 1928. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215507009098473&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
11. Staten Island Ferry, 1950's
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany Woods1950,s Staten Island Ferry, Whitehall Street. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=284267529258452&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
12. Times Square, breadline during the Great Depressin, 30's
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Yaniv FTimes Square breadline during the Great Depression. New York City. Photo courtesy of Jim Sattler. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157474859238495&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
13. CBGB, 70's
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Yaniv FCBGB, 70's. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=282856286066243&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
14. William A Clark House, 1927
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThe William A. Clark House, nicknamed "Clark's Folly", was a mansion located at 962 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner of its intersection with East 77th Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was demolished in 1927 and replaced with a luxury apartment building. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216212194089963&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
15. Brooklyn bridge opens, 1883
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Haim ZilbershatsExactly! A real history Joshua KaufmanReally amazing to see
16. Washington Square, 1940
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SWashington Square Arch looking north circa 1940. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1514648222044286&set=g.602516993105206&type=1&theater&ifg=1
17. Radio City Music Hall, 1980
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreRadio City Music Hall 40 years ago. June 1980. Photographer: Bill Puleston. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3112045608807046&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
18. St Peter 's Church, 1924
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SSt. Peter 's Church from the northeast; 1924. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157248108163862&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
19. NBC Studios, 1970s
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsNBC Studios. New York City. 1970s. Photo courtesy of Dave Gelinas. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157369926858495&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
20. Penn Station, 1953
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SPenn Station, Manhattan, 1953. Important man talking to woman who thinks he's an idiot. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1518133098362465&set=gm.2971257636231118&type=3&theater&ifg=1
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