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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 FactorNew 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. Flatiron Building , 1919
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Joshua KaufmanIt’s really amazing living in flatiron and being able to see these historic picturesTiffany WoodsGreat photo
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
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 FactorMacy '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 FactorTimes 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 FactorCBGB, 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. 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
17. 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
18. 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
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. Times Square, 1966
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsTimes Square. New York City. 1966. Photo courtesy of Christian Montone. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157341902838495&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
21. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, 1942
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsWII WAR BOND RALLY NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WALL STREET NYC USA (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/ClassicStock/Getty Images). 1942. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157491931758495&set=g.1678133199124076&type=1&theater&ifg=1
22. 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
23. Times Square Manhattan , 1954
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsRecommended this place!
24. Yankee Stadium 1937
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsRecommended this place!
25. The Plaza Hotel 1907
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsPlaza Hotel, French Renaissance style, 1907 - model in fashion of the time.
1976
Bill Cunningham
NYHS
26. Passengers disembarking from the Broadway and 242nd Street streetcar, New York City
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsEnd of the line....
Passengers disembarking from the Broadway and 242nd Street streetcar, New York City
June 7, 1914
William Hassler
NYHS
27. Time Warner Center
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsTime Warner complex under construction, 2001.
28. St. Patrick's Cathedral, 1900
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsRecommended this place!
29. 1963, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany Woods"make you feel my love"... 🎶Haim ZilbershatsCouple walking Down Jones street corner of West 4th Feb.1963. Bob Dylan with his friend Suze Rotolo
Photographer Don Hunstein
30. Columbus Circle 1910
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsRecommended this place!
31. 1978 Greenwich Village
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsRecommended this place!
32. The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim Zilbershats1925
33. Times Square
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsWOW!!Haim ZilbershatsOne Times Square under construction in 1903
34. Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street c. 1903
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsFifth Avenue & 42nd Street c. 1903
35. “Lunchtime Atop a Skyscraper” GE building 1932
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsThe famous “Lunchtime Atop a Skyscraper” shows construction workers eating lunch on a beam 840-feet above ground, September 20, 1932.
36. Empire State Building, 1930.
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Lior SeidelAwesome!
Asaf Lev-AriWow
37. Construction of Madison Square Garden 1966
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy Moore😯 incredible
38. Time Warner complex under construction, 2001.
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsRecommended this place!
39. Times Square during corona virus 2020
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsRecommended this place!
40. Waldorf Astoria New York
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsRecommended this place!
41. Gowanus Parkway. New York. 1940.
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Lior SeidelGreat picture!
42. Carnegie Hall, 1935-1941
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim Zilbershats1935-1941. Carnegie Hall seen from 7th Avenue ans 57th St.
societyred.
43. King Kong Twin Towers
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SKing Kong and the Twin Towers in 1977.
Rest in Peace.
Photo by Paul Slade.
44. Williamsburg Brooklyn Late 70's
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SWilliamsburg Brooklyn
Posted by: Hector Perez
late 70's
45. Brooklyn Bridge
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MoorePart of the test to become a painter on The Brooklyn Bridge NY,1926
46. George Washington Bridge, 1927
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreGeorge Washington Bridge, 1927, Courtesy Life.
47. Milbak Memorial People's Bath, 1904
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsMilbank Memorial People’s Bath, No. 327 East 38th Street , 1904 .
Children wait for their turn to go into the bath. As a result of the Tenement House Commission report issued in 1895 , greatly increased attempts were made to remedy the lack of sanitary facilities for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers living in the tenements. Public baths were built with city funds and private institutions raised considerable sums to erect similar establishments , called People’s Baths . Mrs Elizabeth Milbank Anderson donated funds to New York Association for the Improvement of the Poor for construction of this one pictured , in memory of her mother.
Photo & copy are both from the book NewYork Life at the turn of the Century in Photographs by Joseph Byron and Collection of the Museum of the City of New York . Text by Albert K. Baragwanath page 23. Notes to the Plates on # 23 is on page 125 See Less. Credit: Patricia J DeMinico
48. Pitkin Ave & Herzl St Brooklyn, 1955
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreCredit: Martin Steinberg. Picture of his parents, 1955
49. Central Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Haim ZilbershatsCentral Park entrance at Fifth Avenue and 59th streete 1886.
50. Hester Street Market 1903
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Lior SeidelHester Street market in Lower Manhattan, NY, 1903
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