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Old New York In Photos #17

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Max

The Easter Parade, circa 1900 This view of Fifth Avenue at the turn of the century shows New York City holding its famous Easter Parade. The parade, famous for its display of beautiful bonnets and fancy hats, has been occurring since the … Continue reading →

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Old New York in Photos #12

Posted on November 3, 2011 by B.P.

Is This Some Rural Area in Upstate New York? A logging community possibly? Actually it is Fifth Avenue and 101st Street. These are squatters huts in Central Park circa 1870.

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Old New York in Photos #8

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Max

Fifth Avenue Looking North from The Plaza (59th Street) 1930 Two way vehicular traffic is probably a shocking thing to see on Fifth Avenue, but in 1930 it was the norm. Also note: no traffic lights or policemen directing traffic. … Continue reading →

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Old New York in Photos #6

Posted on July 5, 2011 by B.P.

Early Birdseye View of New York 1888 Looking North up Fifth Avenue from 52nd Street. Church steeples are among the tallest structures in the photo. The closest steeple belongs to the original St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue and … Continue reading →

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