Before 9/11: Bomb Exploded Under the World Trade Center in 1993
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1993 World Trade Center bombing occurred on February 26, 1993, when terrorists detonated a massive truck bomb […]
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Architects Dressed as Their Own Famous New York City Skyscraper Creations at the 1931 Beaux-Arts Ball
This post was originally published on this siteHeld on January 23, 1931, at the Hotel Astor in New York City, the masquerade gala was organized […]
Women Selling “Wine Bricks" in New York, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteWomen selling “wine bricks” (compressed grape juice) in New York in August 1931. The packages were supposed to […]
Women and Crime in Early 20th Century New York City
This post was originally published on this siteIn early 20th century New York City, female criminality was largely driven by socioeconomic survival, systemic discrimination, and […]
45 Captivating Black & White Photos of the 1939 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1939 New York World’s Fair was one of the most ambitious and visionary events of the 20th […]
The Rise of a Metropolis: New York in the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteNew York in the early 1900s was a city of breathtaking transformation, standing at the dawn of the […]
Supercars in the Office Taken by George Grippinos During the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Grippinos is a photographer renowned for documenting the extravagant, high-stakes culture of 1980s and 1990s Wall Street, […]
Barefoot Women Dancing in the Snow, New York, 1916
This post was originally published on this siteThis striking image captures more than just a momentary dance; it represents a radical shift in 20th-century art […]
New York City in the Late 1950s Through Nick DeWolf’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteNew York City in the late 1950s was a cinematic landscape of vibrant contrasts and mid-century modernism. The […]
Lunar New Year in New York City: A Glimpse of the Early 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1960s, Chinese New Year in Manhattan’s Chinatown was a vibrant explosion of culture and community, […]
New York City in the 1970s: A Decade of Gritty Vibrancy
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s in New York City was a decade defined by a stark contrast between urban decay and […]
The 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair: A Vision of Tomorrow
This post was originally published on this siteHeld in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair was a dazzling showcase of innovation, […]
NYC Window Displays in the 1980s: Art, Fashion, and the City’s Electric Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1980s, New York City’s window displays became dazzling theaters of fashion, fantasy, and consumer desire. Department […]
Two People Dressed as the Twin Towers at the Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, New York City, 2001
This post was originally published on this siteThese photos of two people dressed as the Twin Towers were taken during the 2001 Greenwich Village Halloween […]
Fascinating Photos Capture New York Street Fashion in the Mid-1970s
This post was originally published on this siteNew York street fashion in the mid-1970s reflected the city’s energy, diversity, and bold creativity. The era was […]
Fascinating Photos of the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe New York World’s Fair of 1964–65 was one of the largest and most ambitious international exhibitions of […]
Three in a Casket: Tragic Post Mortem Picture of Keller Family – Father, Mother and Baby Taken in New York, ca. 1894
This post was originally published on this siteMr. and Mrs. Keller were natives of Switzerland, the former being born in Zurich. They came to the […]
50 Photographs Depict the Aftermath of the September 11th Attacks at Ground Zero in New York City
This post was originally published on this siteThe World Trade Center, in Lower Manhattan, New York City, was destroyed after a series of terrorist attacks […]
Rare Aerial Photos of 9/11 Attacks in New York City as Seen From Other Planes
This post was originally published on this siteThe September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City were not only witnessed on the ground, but also […]
Photos Taken on the Morning of September 11th, Documenting the World Trade Center Before, During, and After the Attacks
This post was originally published on this siteOn the morning of September 11, photographer David Monderer went to the Manhattan Bridge with a medium-format camera […]
Rare and Haunting Photos Inside the North Tower Several Minutes After the First Attack on September 11, 2001
This post was originally published on this siteRare photos taken by John Labriola of office workers escaping from the World Trade Center on September 11, […]
The Story Behind the Last Known Photograph of Ladder 118 as It Crosses the Brooklyn Bridge on Sept. 11, 2001
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 11, 2001, Aaron McLamb had just arrived at his workplace near the Brooklyn Bridge when the […]
Off Duty FDNY Firefighter Tim Duffy Rode His Harley Davidson Through Traffic and Chaos on 9/11 to Reach Ground Zero
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 11, 2001, FDNY Firefighter Tim Duffy, though off duty, raced into the heart of the chaos […]
These Final Photographs of the Twin Towers Were Taken on the Morning of September 11, 2001
This post was originally published on this siteOn the morning of September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were operating normally […]
The Day Before the Storm: 20 Photos of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center Taken on September 10, 2001
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 10, 2001, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were a bustling hub of daily […]