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Manhattan in the Roaring Twenties: Vibrant Streets, Towering Landmarks, and Timeless Moments Captured in Historic Photos

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The 1920s in Manhattan were synonymous with jazz. Harlem’s streets pulsated with vibrant rhythms and swinging dance moves. The Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom, among other spots, became the epicenters of this musical revolution. Jazz wasn’t just music; it was a movement, reflecting the energy and rapid change of the decade. In these clubs, legends like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday serenaded audiences, marking the golden age of the Harlem Renaissance.

Skyscrapers Touching the Sky

The city’s skyline transformed dramatically in the 1920s. The Chrysler Building, with its iconic art deco design, began its ascent, soon to become the world’s tallest building for a brief period. Around it, other architectural marvels sprung up, each trying to outdo the other, as Manhattan reached for the clouds. Amidst this vertical race, the city cemented its position as a global architectural marvel.

The Birth of Modernism and Artistic Flourishing

The 1920s weren’t just about skyscrapers and jazz; Manhattan also became a crucible for modernist art and literature. The literary circles of the city buzzed with the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, who penned “The Great Gatsby,” capturing the era’s opulence and underlying disillusionment. Meanwhile, art deco influenced everything from buildings to jewelry, infusing the city with a distinctive style. Galleries and salons showcased avant-garde art, challenging traditional norms. In this decade, Manhattan wasn’t merely a city; it was a canvas, a story, a song – constantly evolving and forever pushing boundaries.

The Glitz of Broadway and Beyond

Bright lights, big city! Broadway, with its neon glows and bustling theaters, was the heart of Manhattan’s entertainment scene. Shows like “Show Boat” and “The Front Page” enthralled audiences’ night after night. Beyond the theaters, speakeasies hidden behind unassuming facades provided an escape, where cocktails flowed freely despite Prohibition and flapper dancers added sparkle to the night.

Everyday Life Amidst the Glamour

Beneath the glamour and glitz, daily life in Manhattan carried its own charm. Street vendors hawked the latest newspapers, kids played in the streets, and families gathered around radios, the latest tech sensation. Though the decade was known for its excesses, it was these simple moments that truly defined the heart of Manhattan.

#1 Looking up Fifth Avenue from 46th Street, Manhattan, 1929

Looking up Fifth Avenue from 46th Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#2 Hickson Inc, 52nd Street, North Side, Corner of Sixth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

Hickson Inc, 52nd Street, North Side, Corner of Sixth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

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#3 Waldman’s music store in Manhattan, 1921, showing records, listening booths, and Victrolas.

Waldman's music store in Manhattan, 1921, showing records, listening booths, and Victrolas.

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#4 Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street Pedestrians & Traffic, Manhattan, 1926

Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street Pedestrians & Traffic, Manhattan, 1926

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#5 Birdseye View of New York Public Library & Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, Manhattan, 1929

Birdseye View of New York Public Library & Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#6 Fifth Avenue Looking North from Just South of 35th Street, Manhattan, 1929

Fifth Avenue Looking North from Just South of 35th Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#7 Third Avenue & 45th Street Looking West, Chrysler Building in Background, Manhattan, 1929

Third Avenue & 45th Street Looking West, Chrysler Building in Background, Manhattan, 1929

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#8 William Street Looking South from Wall Street, Manhattan, 1929

William Street Looking South from Wall Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#9 South Street from Fulton Fish Market Looking Southwest, Manhattan, 1929

South Street from Fulton Fish Market Looking Southwest, Manhattan, 1929

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#11 Pavement Excavation on South Street, Manhattan, 1929

Pavement Excavation on South Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#12 Park Avenue Looking North from 36th Street, Manhattan, 1929

Park Avenue Looking North from 36th Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#14 Horse Carriages in Front of Chin Lee, East Side of Broadway, Manhattan, 1929

Horse Carriages in Front of Chin Lee, East Side of Broadway, Manhattan, 1929

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#16 Garcia Grande Cigars/Barber Shop on Lower Manhattan Street Corner, Manhattan, 1929

Garcia Grande Cigars/Barber Shop on Lower Manhattan Street Corner, Manhattan, 1929

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#17 RH Macy & Co, 35th Street and Broadway, Clock, Manhattan, 1929

RH Macy & Co, 35th Street and Broadway, Clock, Manhattan, 1929

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#18 Broadstreet’s Store, Fifth Avenue and 33rd Street, Manhattan, 1929

Broadstreet's Store, Fifth Avenue and 33rd Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#19 New York Public Library from Northeast Corner of Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

New York Public Library from Northeast Corner of Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

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#20 Lower East Side with Municipal Building and Woolworth Building in Background, Manhattan, 1929

Lower East Side with Municipal Building and Woolworth Building in Background, Manhattan, 1929

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#21 New York Life & Met Life, View East from Madison Square Park, Manhattan, 1929

New York Life & Met Life, View East from Madison Square Park, Manhattan, 1929

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#22 Grand Army Plaza, View from 58th Street and Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

Grand Army Plaza, View from 58th Street and Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

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#23 Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan, 58th Street Opposite Plaza Hotel, Manhattan, 1929

Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan, 58th Street Opposite Plaza Hotel, Manhattan, 1929

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#25 Park Avenue & 46th Street, View North from New York Central Building, Manhattan, 1929

Park Avenue & 46th Street, View North from New York Central Building, Manhattan, 1929

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#26 View North from 34th Street, Towards New York Herald Building, Manhattan, 1929

View North from 34th Street, Towards New York Herald Building, Manhattan, 1929

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#27 Northeast Corner of 58th Street & Sixth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

Northeast Corner of 58th Street & Sixth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

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#28 Fuller Building in Center at 41 E 57th Street, Manhattan, 1929

Fuller Building in Center at 41 E 57th Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#30 Corner of East 46th Street & Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

Corner of East 46th Street & Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

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#31 Foltis-Fischer Restaurant, 42nd Street and Third Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

Foltis-Fischer Restaurant, 42nd Street and Third Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

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#32 Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street, Chrysler Building in Background, Manhattan, 1929.

Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street, Chrysler Building in Background, Manhattan, 1929.

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#33 West 42nd Street Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, Looking East, New York Public Library on Right, Manhattan, 1929.

West 42nd Street Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, Looking East, New York Public Library on Right, Manhattan, 1929.

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#34 Sixth Avenue and 42nd Street, Under Elevated Railroad, Mexican Candy Kitchen on Corner, Manhattan, 1929.

Sixth Avenue and 42nd Street, Under Elevated Railroad, Mexican Candy Kitchen on Corner, Manhattan, 1929.

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#35 McGraw-Hill Building, 330 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, 1929.

McGraw-Hill Building, 330 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, 1929.

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#36 30th Street Looking Towards Sixth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

30th Street Looking Towards Sixth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

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#37 West 33rd Street, South Side Between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, Manhattan, 1929.

West 33rd Street, South Side Between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, Manhattan, 1929.

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#38 Viaduct Around Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan, 1929.

Viaduct Around Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan, 1929.

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#39 Penn Station, North on Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

Penn Station, North on Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

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#40 Buses, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Manhattan, 1929.

Buses, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Manhattan, 1929.

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#42 Wall Street Crowd After Stock Market Crash, Outside New York Stock Exchange, Manhattan, 1929.

Wall Street Crowd After Stock Market Crash, Outside New York Stock Exchange, Manhattan, 1929.

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#43 Children Playing at ‘Civic Virtue Triumphant Over Unrighteousness’, Angelina Crane Fountain Outside City Hall, Manhattan, Circa 1925.

Children Playing at 'Civic Virtue Triumphant Over Unrighteousness', Angelina Crane Fountain Outside City Hall, Manhattan, Circa 1925.

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#44 23rd Street, West from Third Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

23rd Street, West from Third Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

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#45 Metropolitan Museum of Art and Traffic on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

Metropolitan Museum of Art and Traffic on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1929.

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#46 New York Life and Met Life, View East from Madison Square Park, Manhattan, 1929.

New York Life and Met Life, View East from Madison Square Park, Manhattan, 1929.

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#47 Interior with Small Boxing Ring at Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, After 1925.

Interior with Small Boxing Ring at Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, After 1925.

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#48 Park Avenue and 59th Street Looking North, Manhattan, 1929.

Park Avenue and 59th Street Looking North, Manhattan, 1929.

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#49 Empire State Building Under Construction, Including Chrysler Building, Manhattan, 1929.

Empire State Building Under Construction, Including Chrysler Building, Manhattan, 1929.

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#51 Exterior of Trans-Lux Theatre, Broadway, Manhattan, 1929.

Exterior of Trans-Lux Theatre, Broadway, Manhattan, 1929.

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#52 Madison Square Garden, Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, After 1925.

Madison Square Garden, Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, After 1925.

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#53 Criterion Theatre, Broadway and 44th Street, Welcome Tomight Neil Hamilton, Manhattan, 1926.

Criterion Theatre, Broadway and 44th Street, Welcome Tomight Neil Hamilton, Manhattan, 1926.

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#54 Times Square, Looking South from 47th Street, Palace Theatre at Left, Manhattan, 1929.

Times Square, Looking South from 47th Street, Palace Theatre at Left, Manhattan, 1929.

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#55 45th Street and Third Avenue Looking West, Chrysler Building in Background, Manhattan, 1929.

45th Street and Third Avenue Looking West, Chrysler Building in Background, Manhattan, 1929.

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#56 Apartment House, Broadway and 174th Street, Manhattan, 1929.

Apartment House, Broadway and 174th Street, Manhattan, 1929.

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#57 Times Square, Looking North from 44th Street, Manhattan, Fall 1925.

Times Square, Looking North from 44th Street, Manhattan, Fall 1925.

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#58 Sherry Netherland and Savoy Plaza Hotels, 59th St Central Park, Manhattan, 1929.

Sherry Netherland and Savoy Plaza Hotels, 59th St Central Park, Manhattan, 1929.

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#59 Central Savings Bank, Union Square, Manhattan, 1929.

Central Savings Bank, Union Square, Manhattan, 1929.

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#60 Rockefeller Center Construction Site, Birdseye View, Manhattan, 1929.

Rockefeller Center Construction Site, Birdseye View, Manhattan, 1929.

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#61 E.P. Houdina with Wireless Automobile During Road Test on 59th Street, Manhattan.

E.P. Houdina with Wireless Automobile During Road Test on 59th Street, Manhattan.

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#62 Madison Square Garden, Old Madison Square Garden at 26th and Madison Square Park, New York City, 1923.

Madison Square Garden, Old Madison Square Garden at 26th and Madison Square Park, New York City, 1923.

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#64 St Regis Restaurant, 1570 Broadway, New York City, 1929.

St Regis Restaurant, 1570 Broadway, New York City, 1929.

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#65 48th Street Between 7th Avenue & Broadway, New York City, 1922.

48th Street Between 7th Avenue & Broadway, New York City, 1922.

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#66 Hotel Claridge, Broadway and 44th Street, New York City, 1929.

Hotel Claridge, Broadway and 44th Street, New York City, 1929.

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#67 Winter in Central Park, Near 69th Street, New York City, 1929.

Winter in Central Park, Near 69th Street, New York City, 1929.

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#68 Lower Manhattan Skyline, Aerial View from Upper New York Bay, New York City, 1923.

Lower Manhattan Skyline, Aerial View from Upper New York Bay, New York City, 1923.

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#69 Traffic Jam on Fifth Avenue at 49th Street, New York City, Early 1929.

Traffic Jam on Fifth Avenue at 49th Street, New York City, Early 1929.

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#70 Pedestrians, Broadway and 45th Street, New York City, 1929.

Pedestrians, Broadway and 45th Street, New York City, 1929.

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#71 Chrysler Building & New York Public Library, Looking East from Sixth Avenue, New York City, 1929.

Chrysler Building & New York Public Library, Looking East from Sixth Avenue, New York City, 1929.

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#72 Skyline at Night, From Southeast Corner of Central Park, New York City, 1929.

Skyline at Night, From Southeast Corner of Central Park, New York City, 1929.

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#73 Trans-Lux Theatre, Broadway Between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City, 1929.

Trans-Lux Theatre, Broadway Between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City, 1929.

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#75 Elevated Train, Looking East on South Street, New York City, 1929.

Elevated Train, Looking East on South Street, New York City, 1929.

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#76 49th Street & Fifth Avenue Looking North, New York City, 1929.

49th Street & Fifth Avenue Looking North, New York City, 1929.

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#77 Trinity Church, Crowds on ‘Black Thursday,’ Wall Street, New York City, 1929.

Trinity Church, Crowds on 'Black Thursday,' Wall Street, New York City, 1929.

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#78 Polling Station, Harlem, New York City, Circa 1925.

Polling Station, Harlem, New York City, Circa 1925.

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#79 Outside Harlem’s Lafayette Theater, New York City, 1920s.

Outside Harlem's Lafayette Theater, New York City, 1920s.

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#81 in Harlem, 135th Street and Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, 1927.

in Harlem, 135th Street and Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, 1927.

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#82 Park Chambers Hotel, 58th Street and 6th Avenue, New York City, 1929.

Park Chambers Hotel, 58th Street and 6th Avenue, New York City, 1929.

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#83 Hotel Netherland, 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City, 1924.

Hotel Netherland, 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City, 1924.

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#84 Fall Morning in Battery Park with Statue of Liberty, New York City, 1929.

Fall Morning in Battery Park with Statue of Liberty, New York City, 1929.

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#85 American Museum of Natural History, View Along 77th Street, New York City, 1929.

American Museum of Natural History, View Along 77th Street, New York City, 1929.

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#86 Wall Street & Trinity Church, New York City, 1929.

Wall Street & Trinity Church, New York City, 1929.

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#87 St Bartholomew’s Church, Park Avenue, New York City, 1929.

St Bartholomew's Church, Park Avenue, New York City, 1929.

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#88 The Mutual Bank, West 33rd Street, New York City, 1929.

The Mutual Bank, West 33rd Street, New York City, 1929.

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#89 Central Park & Grand Army Plaza, New York City, 1929.

Central Park & Grand Army Plaza, New York City, 1929.

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#90 Trans-Lux Theatre, Broadway Between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City, 1929.

Trans-Lux Theatre, Broadway Between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City, 1929.

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#91 Chrysler Building from Bryant Park & 42nd Street, New York City, 1929.

Chrysler Building from Bryant Park & 42nd Street, New York City, 1929.

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#92 Fuller Building in Center at 41 E 57th Street, New York City, 1929.

Fuller Building in Center at 41 E 57th Street, New York City, 1929.

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#93 Fifth Avenue and 60th Looking South, Manhattan, 1929

Fifth Avenue and 60th Looking South, Manhattan, 1929

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#94 Skyline from Third Avenue Showing the Chrysler Building, Manhattan, 1929

Skyline from Third Avenue Showing the Chrysler Building, Manhattan, 1929

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#95 Sixth Avenue and 42nd Street Under Elevated Railroad, Mexican Candy Kitchen on Corner, Manhattan, 1929

Sixth Avenue and 42nd Street Under Elevated Railroad, Mexican Candy Kitchen on Corner, Manhattan, 1929

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#96 South from Fifth Avenue and E 40th Street, Manhattan, 1929

South from Fifth Avenue and E 40th Street, Manhattan, 1929

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#97 Rainy Night, View down Towards Street at Broadway and Times Square, Manhattan, 1929

Rainy Night, View down Towards Street at Broadway and Times Square, Manhattan, 1929

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#98 Columbus Circle, View North from the Fisk Building, Manhattan, 1925

Columbus Circle, View North from the Fisk Building, Manhattan, 1925

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#99 45th Street Looking East from Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

45th Street Looking East from Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

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#100 Demolition of Madison Square Garden II, Manhattan, 1925

Demolition of Madison Square Garden II, Manhattan, 1925

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#101 View of Penn Station from Seventh Avenue, Manhattan

View of Penn Station from Seventh Avenue, Manhattan

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#103 Washington Heights Subway Extension, 126th Street, Manhattan, 1925

Washington Heights Subway Extension, 126th Street, Manhattan, 1925

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#104 Metropolitan Club on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1925

Metropolitan Club on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, 1925

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#105 Sun Yat-sen Tribute Parade in Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, 1925

Sun Yat-sen Tribute Parade in Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, 1925

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#106 Exterior of the Renaissance Ballroom and Casino, 138th Street and Seventh Avenue, Harlem, Manhattan, 1925

Exterior of the Renaissance Ballroom and Casino, 138th Street and Seventh Avenue, Harlem, Manhattan, 1925

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#108 View of Railway Tracks on Park Avenue from 56th Street, Manhattan, 1900

View of Railway Tracks on Park Avenue from 56th Street, Manhattan, 1900

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#109 The Park Lane Hotel, Adam Style of English Architecture, Manhattan, 1924

The Park Lane Hotel, Adam Style of English Architecture, Manhattan, 1924

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#110 Standard Oil Building, Designed by Carrere and Hastings, Manhattan, 1924

Standard Oil Building, Designed by Carrere and Hastings, Manhattan, 1924

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#111 Fraternity Clubs Building, Renaissance Revival Style, Manhattan, 1924

Fraternity Clubs Building, Renaissance Revival Style, Manhattan, 1924

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#112 Construction of 120 Wall Street Building, Financial District, Manhattan, 1929

Construction of 120 Wall Street Building, Financial District, Manhattan, 1929

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#113 Crowds Outside the New York Stock Exchange During Wall Street Crash, Manhattan, 1929

Crowds Outside the New York Stock Exchange During Wall Street Crash, Manhattan, 1929

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#114 Turtle Bay Gardens, East 49th Street, Manhattan, 1920

Turtle Bay Gardens, East 49th Street, Manhattan, 1920

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#116 East 42nd Street from Fifth Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, 1920

East 42nd Street from Fifth Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, 1920

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#117 North Side of 125th Street & Eighth Avenue, Harlem, Manhattan, 1920

North Side of 125th Street & Eighth Avenue, Harlem, Manhattan, 1920

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#119 Street and Pedestrians in Harlem, Manhattan, 1920

Street and Pedestrians in Harlem, Manhattan, 1920

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#121 Park Avenue with Grand Central Terminal and New York Central Building, Manhattan, 1927

Park Avenue with Grand Central Terminal and New York Central Building, Manhattan, 1927

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#122 View Towards New York Life Insurance Company, 51 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

View Towards New York Life Insurance Company, 51 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, 1929

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#123 Hotel Sulgrave, 67th Street and Park Avenue, Sitting Room, Manhattan, 1929.

Hotel Sulgrave, 67th Street and Park Avenue, Sitting Room, Manhattan, 1929.

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#124 Street Scene in East Harlem, the Most Populated Street, Manhattan, 1920s.

Street Scene in East Harlem, the Most Populated Street, Manhattan, 1920s.

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#125 Children Standing on Street in Harlem, Playing After School, Manhattan, 1925.

Children Standing on Street in Harlem, Playing After School, Manhattan, 1925.

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#126 UNIA Parade in Harlem, Displaying ‘The New Negro Has No Fear’, Manhattan, 1920.

UNIA Parade in Harlem, Displaying 'The New Negro Has No Fear', Manhattan, 1920.

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#127 Intersection of Lenox Avenue and West 135th Street, Harlem, Manhattan, 1920s.

Intersection of Lenox Avenue and West 135th Street, Harlem, Manhattan, 1920s.

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#128 Street View of Broadway at the Intersection with 47th Street, Early 1920, Manhattan, 1920.

Street View of Broadway at the Intersection with 47th Street, Early 1920, Manhattan, 1920.

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#131 View of Traffic and Illuminated Advertisements in Times Square at Night, Manhattan, 1921.

View of Traffic and Illuminated Advertisements in Times Square at Night, Manhattan, 1921.

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#132 Broadway by Night, View of Marquees for Various Theaters, Times Square, Manhattan, 1925.

Broadway by Night, View of Marquees for Various Theaters, Times Square, Manhattan, 1925.

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#133 Lafayette Theatre in Harlem, 7th Avenue between 131st and 132nd Streets, Manhattan, 1927.

Lafayette Theatre in Harlem, 7th Avenue between 131st and 132nd Streets, Manhattan, 1927.

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#134 Windy Scene at Columbus Circle, Manhattan, 1929.

Windy Scene at Columbus Circle, Manhattan, 1929.

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#135 Society Woman Posing Beside Car, Park Avenue, Manhattan, 1920s.

Society Woman Posing Beside Car, Park Avenue, Manhattan, 1920s.

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#136 Washington Square Park, Looking North, Manhattan, 1920.

Washington Square Park, Looking North, Manhattan, 1920.

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#138 School’s Out in Harlem, Public School 84 at 134th Street and Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, 1927.

School's Out in Harlem, Public School 84 at 134th Street and Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, 1927.

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#139 Produce Exchange Building at 2 Broadway and Bowling Green, Manhattan, 1920s.

Produce Exchange Building at 2 Broadway and Bowling Green, Manhattan, 1920s.

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#141 New York Public Library and 42nd Street, Manhattan, 1922.

New York Public Library and 42nd Street, Manhattan, 1922.

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#142 Fifth Avenue and 13th Street, Northeast Corner, Manhattan, 1920.

Fifth Avenue and 13th Street, Northeast Corner, Manhattan, 1920.

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#144 Chelsea Piers, on the City’s West Side, Manhattan, 1920.

Chelsea Piers, on the City's West Side, Manhattan, 1920.

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#145 Columbus Circle Parade, Crowds Watching, Manhattan, 1920.

Columbus Circle Parade, Crowds Watching, Manhattan, 1920.

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#146 Midtown Rooftops, Including Hermitage Hotel, Camel Billboard, Manhattan, 1929.

Midtown Rooftops, Including Hermitage Hotel, Camel Billboard, Manhattan, 1929.

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#147 School Boys Riding in Double Decker Bus Passing Pennsylvania Station, Manhattan, 1920s.

School Boys Riding in Double Decker Bus Passing Pennsylvania Station, Manhattan, 1920s.

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#148 Time Square by Night, View of Theater Marquees Lit Up, Manhattan, 1926.

Time Square by Night, View of Theater Marquees Lit Up, Manhattan, 1926.

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#149 Dancers at Small’s Paradise Club in Harlem, Manhattan, 1929.

Dancers at Small's Paradise Club in Harlem, Manhattan, 1929.

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#150 New York City’s New Fleet of Taxi Cabs, Manhattan, 1920s.

New York City's New Fleet of Taxi Cabs, Manhattan, 1920s.

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#152 Holland Tunnel Opening to Traffic, New York Entrance on Broome St., Manhattan, 1927.

Holland Tunnel Opening to Traffic, New York Entrance on Broome St., Manhattan, 1927.

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#153 West Side of Broadway, Looking North from 46th Street, Manhattan, 1920s.

West Side of Broadway, Looking North from 46th Street, Manhattan, 1920s.

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#154 Empire State Building in the Rain and Fog, Manhattan, 1929.

Empire State Building in the Rain and Fog, Manhattan, 1929.

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#155 View of South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, 1920.

View of South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, 1920.

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#156 Greenwich Village, Manhattan — Washington Square and Fifth Avenue, New York City, 1921

Greenwich Village, Manhattan -- Washington Square and Fifth Avenue, New York City, 1921

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