35 Amazing Photos of Life at Ontario Beach in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, Ontario Beach in Rochester, New York, was a bustling and beloved summertime destination, known […]
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Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes of 1950s New York
This post was originally published on this siteThe streets of 1950s New York buzzed with life, framed by brick buildings and glowing neon signs. Men […]
Diana Ross Photographed by Lawrence Schiller at Central Park in New York City, 1970
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1970, photographer Lawrence Schiller captured a series of candid photographs of Diana Ross in New York City’s […]
Emigrants Coming to the ‘Land of Promise,’ ca. 1902
This post was originally published on this siteAround 1902, photographer William H. Rau captured a compelling slice of American history with his series titled “Emigrants […]
30 Stunning Photos of New York Street Scenes From the Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteNew York in the early 1940s was a city in the midst of transformation. It was a time […]
Behind the Scenes Photos of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at the Filming of “Waiting on a Friend” in New York, 1981
This post was originally published on this site“Waiting on a Friend” is a song by the Rolling Stones from their 1981 album Tattoo You. Written […]
Johnny Ramone and Cassandra Peterson Photographed Together in New York City, 1985
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 19, 1985, Johnny Ramone was photographed alongside Cassandra Peterson, famously known as Elvira, Mistress of the […]
Bruce Willis Serving Up Some Cocktails at Planet Hollywood, 1993
This post was originally published on this sitePlanet Hollywood was opened in late 1991 in New York City, at the base of two adjacent office […]
20 Extraordinary Photos of the Statue of Liberty Covered in Scaffolding in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1980s was a time of big hair, shoulder pads, and… scaffolding? Around the time of its 100th […]
Removal of Original Torch of the Statue of Liberty in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteA construction worker making preparations for the removal of the original Statue of Liberty torch in 1985. The […]
Jeanne Bauer Walking With a DynaTAC on 6th Avenue in New York City, 1973
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1973, Jeanne Bauer was photographed walking along 6th Avenue in New York, holding the revolutionary DynaTAC mobile […]
In 1998, Burger King in Manhattan Had Free Internet Access for Customers
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1998, the internet was still a relatively new phenomenon, largely confined to universities and research institutions. Recognizing […]
New York City in 1979 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteNew York City in the late 1970s was a place of contrasts, a city struggling with economic decline, […]
The New York Dolls Posing at Gem Spa for the Back Cover of Their Debut Album, 1973
This post was originally published on this siteOuttakes of the New York Dolls photo shoot by Toshi Matsuo at Gem Spa, St. Mark’s and 2nd […]
The Demolition of Shinnecock Lighthouse, Long Island, New York, December 1948
This post was originally published on this siteOn December 23, 1948, two days before Christmas, the Shinnecock Lighthouse, which towered nearly 170 feet over Ponquogue […]
Nov. 27, 1924: The Bear Mountain Bridge Opened With 5,000+ Vehicles Crossing the Span on Thanksgiving Day 1924
This post was originally published on this siteOn Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924, the Bear Mountain Bridge was opened to the general public after being […]
Gem Spa, the Beloved Corner Store in Manhattan’s East Village, Has Served Egg Creams for Almost a Century
This post was originally published on this siteGem Spa was a newspaper stand and candy store located on the corner of St. Mark’s Place and […]
Grace Kelly Shopping at the Cartier Jewelry Store in New York City, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 29, 1956, a fine spring day, Hollywood royalty Grace Kelly visited the Cartier store in New […]
Sightseers Peering From the Windows of the Statue of Liberty’s Crown
This post was originally published on this siteThe Statue of Liberty’s crown has long been a sought-after destination for tourists, and many visitors eagerly squeezed […]
Teenage Boys Hang Out at a Shop Offering Radios for Rent at 35 Cents Per Hour, New York, ca. 1950
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican teenagers quickly became obsessed with rock and roll, much to their parents’ alarm. But even if Mum […]
Life Before Earphones: The 1980s Boombox Craze in Vintage New York City Photos
This post was originally published on this siteNew York City in the 1970s and 1980s was marked by serious challenges to everyday life—graffiti-covered subways, rampant […]
On September 11, 2001, Actor Steve Buscemi Returned to His Old Job as a NYC Firefighter to Hunt for Survivors
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 11, 2001, Steve Buscemi – the US actor known for his depictions of gangsters and weirdos […]
50 Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes of New York City in the Late 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1970s, New York City’s street scenes were a mix of urban decay and vibrant energy. […]
30 Amazing Snapshots of Madonna Taken by Richard Corman in New York City in 1982
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing snapshots were taken by Richard Corman in the summer of 1982 — just before Madonna released […]
Crowds Outside Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Stand on Coney Island, New York City, ca. 1955
This post was originally published on this siteThe spiritual home of the U.S. hot dog —and the world’s largest hot dog stand—is Nathan’s Famous on […]