Photos Taken by David Swenson on the Morning of September 11, 2001
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Swenson, who worked in a data center in New York City, was taking weekly time-lapse photos of […]
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30 Amazing Photos Capture New York Street Scenes in the Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1940s, New York City was alive with energy despite the uncertainty of wartime. The streets […]
An Electrician Took These Last Photos From Inside World Trade Center in the Weeks Before the Tragic Events of 9/11
This post was originally published on this siteKonstantin Petrov, an immigrant from Estonia, was a night-shift electrician who worked at the World Trade Center’s “Windows […]
In 1982, Artist Agnes Denes Grow a Field of Wheat in in Lower Manhattan, New York
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1982, conceptual artist Agnes Denes planted and harvested a two-acre field of wheat on a rubble-strewn landfill […]
Photos of LIFE Photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt and His Wife in Times Square on August 14, 1945
This post was originally published on this sitePhotos of LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt with his wife Kathy in Times Square in New York City when […]
Couple Read Menu Painted on Waitress’ Stomach at Barney Google’s in Yorkville, New York, 1968
This post was originally published on this site In 1968, a New York City bar and restaurant on 86th St called Barney Google’s became briefly […]
40 Beautiful Vintage Photos From the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair was an international exposition held in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York […]
The Story of the Monroe Six, Also Known as the Marilyn Six
This post was originally published on this siteThe Monroe Six, also known as the Marilyn Six, comprised six dedicated teenage fans in New York City […]
Fascinating Street Scenes From 1978 New York City
This post was originally published on this siteNew York City street scenes in the late 1970s capture a raw, gritty, and vibrant era. The city […]
The Story of Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol’s “Double Elvis” Silkscreen
This post was originally published on this siteAndy Warhol’s Double Elvis silkscreen is a significant piece of Pop Art, known not only for its artistic […]
Crowd at Coney Island During the July Heatwave in 1940
This post was originally published on this siteWeegee’s photograph, “Crowd at Coney Island,” taken on July 21, 1940, captures a bustling scene of people enjoying […]
Woody Allen Walking With Tamara Dobson in New York, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteWoody Allen walking with Tamara Dobson on 57th Street Bridge, New York, 1971. Photographed by Bruce Laurance. When […]
The Club 57 Series by Robert Carrithers: Amazing Photos Capture Scenes of a New York Nightclub in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteClub 57 was a nightclub located at 57 St. Mark’s Place in the East Village, New York City […]
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 […]
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 […]