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NYC, 1936

Random scenes, Manhattan 1935-1936Created by: NYPL's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1936
Tempo of the City: II, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, looking west from Seymour Building, 503 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan.
Tim traveling through NYC streets 1935-1936, in the midst of the Great Depression.
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John Wanamakers's, Fourth Avenue and 9th Street, Manhattan

John Wanamakers's, Fourth Avenue and 9th Street, Manhattan

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Broome Street no. 512-514, Manhattan.

Broome Street no. 512-514, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Chelsea Hotel, 222 West 23rd Street, Manhattan.

Chelsea Hotel, 222 West 23rd Street, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lafayette Hotel, University Place and 9th Street, Manhattan.

Lafayette Hotel, University Place and 9th Street, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of village home, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roast corn man, Orchard and Hester Streets, Manhattan.

Roast corn man, Orchard and Hester Streets, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street life, vendor, shop sign, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Union Square, Manhattan., New York City

Union Square, Manhattan., New York City

Digital ID: 482717. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. March 20, 1936. .Notes: Looking up at statue of Lafayette from behind and left, S. Klein's store, a bank, a hotel and the Consolidated Edison Building,... More

Broadway near Broome Street, Manhattan.

Broadway near Broome Street, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of bank building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lyric Theatre, Third Avenue between 12th and 13th street, Manhattan

Lyric Theatre, Third Avenue between 12th and 13th street, Manhattan

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Madison Avenue, looking north from 38th Street, Manhattan.

Madison Avenue, looking north from 38th Street, Manhattan.

Digital ID: 482735. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. July 02, 1936. .Notes: Code: I.A.3. Several layers of buildings rising above the avenue, including a brownstone, taller buildings stepped back from street,... More

Manhattan: 5th Avenue - 58th Street

Manhattan: 5th Avenue - 58th Street

Public domain photograph of hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tri-boro Barber School, 264 Bowery, Manhattan.

Tri-boro Barber School, 264 Bowery, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of New York historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Manhattan Bridge, Manhattan, New York City

Manhattan Bridge, Manhattan, New York City

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

McSorley's Ale House, 15 East 7th Street, Manhattan
DePeyster statue, Bowling Green, looking north on Broadway, Manhattan.

DePeyster statue, Bowling Green, looking north on Broadway, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Herald Square, 34th and Broadway, Manhattan.

Herald Square, 34th and Broadway, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Gunsmith, 6 Centre Market Place, Manhattan.

Gunsmith, 6 Centre Market Place, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of New York City, Broadway, downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

James B. Duke townhouse, 1 East 78th Street, Manhattan.

James B. Duke townhouse, 1 East 78th Street, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Pike and Henry Streets, Manhattan.

Pike and Henry Streets, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of New York City, Broadway, downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Court of first model tenement house in New York, 72nd Street and First Avenue, Manhattan.

Court of first model tenement house in New York, 72nd Street and First...

Public domain photograph of apartment building, architectural plan, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lebanon Restaurant (Syrian), 88 Washington Street, Manhattan.

Lebanon Restaurant (Syrian), 88 Washington Street, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic place interior, salon, hall lobby, living room, 18th-19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York City. Post office, Lower East Side.

New York City. Post office, Lower East Side.

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Snuff Shop, 113 Division street, Manhattan.

Snuff Shop, 113 Division street, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Manhattan Skyline: I. South Street and Jones Lane, Manhattan...

Manhattan Skyline: I. South Street and Jones Lane, Manhattan...

Digital ID: 482569. Manhattan Skyline: I. South Street and Jones Lane, Manhattan.. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. March 26, 1936. .Notes: Code: I.D. Looking from pier toward Manhattan, tugboats moored l... More

Willow and Poplar Street, looking east [sic, view is actually looking toward Manhattan], Brooklyn.

Willow and Poplar Street, looking east [sic, view is actually looking ...

Public domain photograph of New York City, Broadway, downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chicken Market, 55 Hester Street, Manhattan.

Chicken Market, 55 Hester Street, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph related to the Jewish history, Jews, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Facade: Alwyn Court, 174-182 West 58th Street and 911-917 Seventh Avenue, Manhattan.

Facade: Alwyn Court, 174-182 West 58th Street and 911-917 Seventh Aven...

Public domain photograph of apartment building, architectural plan, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tempo of the City: I. Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, Manhattan.
Sumner Healey Antique Shop, Third Avenue near 57th Street, M...

Sumner Healey Antique Shop, Third Avenue near 57th Street, M...

Digital ID: 482813. Sumner Healey Antique Shop, Third Avenue near 57th Street, Manhattan.. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. October 08, 1936. .Notes: Looking into antique shop, stone dogs flank shop filled to... More

Union Square West, Nos. 31-41, Manhattan

Union Square West, Nos. 31-41, Manhattan

Public domain photograph of bank building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Whelan's Drug Store, 44th Street and Eighth Avenue, Manhattan.

Whelan's Drug Store, 44th Street and Eighth Avenue, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Manhattan: Gay Street., New York City

Manhattan: Gay Street., New York City

Public domain photograph of apartment building, architectural plan, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Department of Docks and Police Station, Pier A, North River, Manhattan.

Department of Docks and Police Station, Pier A, North River, Manhattan...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dress Factory, Garment Center, N.Y.C.

Dress Factory, Garment Center, N.Y.C.

Public domain photograph of manufacturing, industry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Goldberg, 771 Broadway, Manhattan.

William Goldberg, 771 Broadway, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

John Watts statue, from Trinity Churchyard looking toward One Wall Street, Manhattan.

John Watts statue, from Trinity Churchyard looking toward One Wall Str...

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lenox Fruit & Vegetable Market being picketed by labor union supporter, Harlem, New York City, 1939

Lenox Fruit & Vegetable Market being picketed by labor union supporter...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of street life, food vendor, city market, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York City. Post office, Lower East Side

New York City. Post office, Lower East Side

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Woman at sewing machine in New York City tailor shop on University Place near 11th Street

Woman at sewing machine in New York City tailor shop on University Pla...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fulton Street Fish Market, Manhattan.

Fulton Street Fish Market, Manhattan.

Digital ID: 482810. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. June 18, 1936. .Notes: Code: II.C.a. Exhibited: Modern Vision #85 Men move crates and barrels of fish in front of the Fulton Market building, skyscrap... More

Manhattan: Henry Street - [Municipal building.]

Manhattan: Henry Street - [Municipal building.]

Public domain photograph of New York City, Broadway, downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyri...

Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S.S. Illinois, West 135th Street Pier, Manhattan.

U.S.S. Illinois, West 135th Street Pier, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a ship, docks, navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Herald Square, 34th and Broadway, Manhattan.

Herald Square, 34th and Broadway, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of broadway, city downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

West Street Row: V, between Warren & Murray Streets, Manhatt...

West Street Row: V, between Warren & Murray Streets, Manhatt...

Digital ID: 482658. West Street Row: V, between Warren & Murray Streets, Manhattan.. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. April 08, 1936. .Notes: Code: III.B.1. Billboards top buildings at the corner of Warre... More

Broadway and Thomas Street, Manhattan.

Broadway and Thomas Street, Manhattan.

Digital ID: 482689. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. March 06, 1936. .Notes: Looking into Thomas Street from a building across Broadway, white arched facades on both sides of Thomas, signs for men's cloth... More

Rothman's Pawn Shop, 149 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan.

Rothman's Pawn Shop, 149 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of a shop, shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tempo of the City: II, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, looking west from Seymour Building, 503 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan.

Tempo of the City: II, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, looking west from...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Broad Street looking toward Wall Street, Manhattan.

Broad Street looking toward Wall Street, Manhattan.

Digital ID: 1219154. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. July 16, 1936. .Notes: Buildings lining Broad Street, including [S]chwartz's restaurant, left foreground, and a building with scaffolding. Code: I.A.... More

Oak and New Chambers Streets, Manhattan.

Oak and New Chambers Streets, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of New York City, Broadway, downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Talman Street, no. 57, Brooklyn.

Talman Street, no. 57, Brooklyn.

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Milligan Place, Manhattan.
McGraw Hill Building, from 42nd Street and Ninth Avenue looking east, Manhattan.

McGraw Hill Building, from 42nd Street and Ninth Avenue looking east, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a modernist architecture building, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

West Street Row: V, between Warren & Murray Streets, Manhattan.

West Street Row: V, between Warren & Murray Streets, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of New York City, Broadway, downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grand Street, nos. 511-513, Manhattan.

Grand Street, nos. 511-513, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

General view looking south from Bignou Gallery, 18th floor, 32 East 57th Street, Manhattan.

General view looking south from Bignou Gallery, 18th floor, 32 East 57...

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York City. Post office, Lower East Side.

New York City. Post office, Lower East Side.

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Murray Hill Hotel, Manhattan., New York City

Murray Hill Hotel, Manhattan., New York City

Digital ID: 482559. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. November 19, 1935. .Notes: Men walk past entrance to hotel, American flags overhead, lamps with hotel name; Grand Central Station and New York Central Bui... More

Mori's Restaurant, 144 Bleecker Street, Manhattan.

Mori's Restaurant, 144 Bleecker Street, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyri...

Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Facade, 180 West 58th Street, Manhattan.

Facade, 180 West 58th Street, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York City street scene, New York City

New York City street scene, New York City

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Out of rear window tenement dwelling of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon, 133 Avenue D, New York City. The Solomon family are all on the accepted list for resettlement at Hightstown, New Jersey

Out of rear window tenement dwelling of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon, 13...

Public domain photograph of Dorothea Lange, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Dorothea Lange was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, widely recognized for ... More

Murray Hill Hotel, from Park Avenue and 40th Street, Manhattan.

Murray Hill Hotel, from Park Avenue and 40th Street, Manhattan.

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

El' station, Sixth and Ninth Avenue Lines: downtown side, 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue, Manhattan.

El' station, Sixth and Ninth Avenue Lines: downtown side, 72nd Street ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an ornamental print, pattern design, mannerism, baroque, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Lowry Hotel, 8868 17th Avenue, Brooklyn.

Fort Lowry Hotel, 8868 17th Avenue, Brooklyn.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

St. Mark's Church (Cloister), 10th Street and Second Avenue, Manhattan.

St. Mark's Church (Cloister), 10th Street and Second Avenue, Manhattan...

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Consolidated Edison powerhouse, 666 1st Avenue, Manhattan.

Consolidated Edison powerhouse, 666 1st Avenue, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

174-182 West 58th Street [1938], Manhattan.

174-182 West 58th Street [1938], Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

St. Mark's Place, no. 340-348, Staten Island.

St. Mark's Place, no. 340-348, Staten Island.

Public domain photograph of church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Steam + Felt = Hats, 65 West 39th Street, Manhattan.

Steam + Felt = Hats, 65 West 39th Street, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Financial district rooftops, looking southwest from One Wall Street, Manhattan.

Financial district rooftops, looking southwest from One Wall Street, M...

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Federal Reserve Bldg., Manhattan.

Federal Reserve Bldg., Manhattan.

Digital ID: 482832. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. July 16, 1936. .Notes: Code: I.A.3. Massive facade of Federal Reserve building fills left side, looking down Maiden Lane, other buildings beyond.. .So... More

Ferry, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Foot of Liberty Stree...

Ferry, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Foot of Liberty Stree...

Digital ID: 482838. Ferry, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Foot of Liberty Street, Manhattan.. Abbott, Berenice -- Photographer. August 12, 1936. .Notes: Horizontal view of neg. #160; ferry building with ca... More

Washington Square North, nos. 121-125, Manhattan

Washington Square North, nos. 121-125, Manhattan

Public domain photograph of village home, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 168th Street and Broadway, from 165th Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan.

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 168th Street and Broadway, from ...

Public domain photograph of New York historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pingpank Barber Shop, 413 Bleecker Street, Manhattan.

Pingpank Barber Shop, 413 Bleecker Street, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Background photo for Hightstown project. The present home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon and family, 133 Avenue D, New York City. This family is included in the first unit of thirty-five families to be resettled at Hightstown in July, 1936. For four very small rooms in tenement they pay eighteen dollars monthly

Background photo for Hightstown project. The present home of Mr. and M...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Background photograph for Hightstown project. Garment factory on West Twenty-first Street, New York City

Background photograph for Hightstown project. Garment factory on West ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Hair tonic salesman advertising his wares, 7th Avenue at 38 Street, New York City

Hair tonic salesman advertising his wares, 7th Avenue at 38 Street, Ne...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Daily News Building, 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues, Manhattan.

Daily News Building, 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues, Man...

Public domain photograph of a tall building, skyscraper, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

El' station, Ninth Avenue Line, Christopher and Greenwich Streets, Manhattan.

El' station, Ninth Avenue Line, Christopher and Greenwich Streets, Man...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Joralemon Street, No. 135, Brooklyn.

Joralemon Street, No. 135, Brooklyn.

Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Park Avenue and 39th Street, Manhattan.

Park Avenue and 39th Street, Manhattan.

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

West Washington Market, Washington Street and Loew Avenue, Manhattan.

West Washington Market, Washington Street and Loew Avenue, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of village home, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Triborough Bridge, steel girders, Manhattan.

Triborough Bridge, steel girders, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, railroad structure, train viaduct, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fifth Avenue Theater interior: entrance from 1185 Broadway, Manhattan.

Fifth Avenue Theater interior: entrance from 1185 Broadway, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of stairs, steps, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pier 14, North River, from West and Fulton Streets, Manhattan.

Pier 14, North River, from West and Fulton Streets, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Aerial view No. 2015 panoramic view

Aerial view No. 2015 panoramic view

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain image of New York City buildings, cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Aerial view No. 2012 panoramic view

Aerial view No. 2012 panoramic view

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of a city streets, cityscape, urban environment, buildings, free to use, no copyright restrictions... More

New York City. Post office, Lower East Side.

New York City. Post office, Lower East Side.

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Manhattan: Bowery - Doyers Street

Manhattan: Bowery - Doyers Street

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Manhattan: Broadway - [Broome Street]

Manhattan: Broadway - [Broome Street]

Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Manhattan: Broadway - 28th Street (West).

Manhattan: Broadway - 28th Street (West).

Picryl description: Public domain image of a religious building interior, church, cathedral, hall, 17th, 18th, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of Lenox Avenue, Harlem, at 135th Street, showing businesses, pedestrians and shoe-shine stand, March 23, 1939

View of Lenox Avenue, Harlem, at 135th Street, showing businesses, ped...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street life, vendor, shop sign, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain image of New york city cityscape, free to use, no copyri...

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Federal Reserve Bldg., Manhattan.

Federal Reserve Bldg., Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of large building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pioneer Restaurant, 60 West 3rd Street, Manhattan.

Pioneer Restaurant, 60 West 3rd Street, Manhattan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of bustling city downtown streets, commercial buildings, 20th-century, the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

West Side Highway and Piers 95-96-97-98, looking west from roof of 619 West 54th Street, Manhattan.

West Side Highway and Piers 95-96-97-98, looking west from roof of 619...

Public domain photograph related to New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Proprietor of tailor shop at steam presser, University Place near 11th Street, New York City

Proprietor of tailor shop at steam presser, University Place near 11th...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a worker, construction, carpenter, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Seventh Avenue looking south from 35th Street, Manhattan.

Seventh Avenue looking south from 35th Street, Manhattan.

Public domain photograph of New York City, Broadway, downtown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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