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Construction Workers and Bulldozer

Date: 1969
Description: Construction workers and bulldozer on the street next to the construction site of the World Trade Center.
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Spectators at World Trade Center Construction Site

Date: 1969
Description: Spectators on the sidewalk observing the construction of the World Trade Center.
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Man Entering Subway Station

Date: 1969
Description: A man descends the stairs to a subway station near the construction of the World Trade Center.
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Man Amidst Construction

Date: 1969
Description: A man walks through the construction for the World Trade Center. A reflection of the surrounding buildings is visible in the windows.
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Pedestrians on Sidewalk

Date: 1969
Description: Numerous pedestrians walk on the sidewalk of a busy street.
Photograph

Shadows in Archways

Date: 1969
Description: View of construction site through arches casting shadows.
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Anti-Vietnam War Protest

Date: 07 1966
Description: A couple with three children walking on the sidewalk on their way to or from a peace march.
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New York City Snow Removal

Date: 1939
Description: A man plows snow with an International I-30(?) tractor on a New York City street. Men with shovels are standing on the sidewalk.
Poster

Travel By Train Travel Poster: Fifth Avenue, New York

Date: 1932
Description: An original lithograph promoting Fifth Avenue in New York as "The World's Greatest Shopping Street," and to get there by way of the train. The poster depic...
Photograph

Main Street in Winter

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Description: A view of Main Street after a snow storm. A horse-drawn vehicle can be seen making its way down the street and tall buildings line the snow-filled street. ...
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Cemetery

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Description: Elevated view of a Gothic revival style Trinity church Wall Street and adjacent cemetery. Modern skyscrapers are in the background.
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Eastman Theatre

Date: 1922
Description: Front view of the Eastman Theatre, which opened in 1922, from across the street. The large curving stone building with classical details wraps around the ...
Photograph

New York Street Scene

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Description: A street scene of early New York City, featuring a building-lined street, with people walking, riding horses, and riding in carriages. Also pictured are nu...
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Elevated New York Street Scene

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Description: Elevated view of a street scene in downtown, featuring a small park with a fountain, and many pedestrians among tall buildings.
Photograph

Gotham Theater and Street Scene

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Description: A view of Gotham Theater and a surrounding street scene, featuring trolleys, horse-drawn vehicles, pedestrians, and an elevated railway.
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Playland

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Description: A view of Playland, an amusement center with a fountain, a plaza and a casino. Pedestrians stroll across the plaza and three flags fly above the sprawling...
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Union Park

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Description: Civil War memorial statue and fountain in a town park with a cannon in the background. Parkgoers relax on the surrounding benches in the shade of trees.
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Cypress Hill Cemetery

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Description: A stone archway over the entrance of Cypress Hill Cemetery.
Book or Pamphlet

Pabst Grand Circle

Date: 1907
Description: Exterior view of the Pabst Grand Circle Hotel and Majestic Theater. Streetcars, automobiles, carriages, horses and pedestrians line the streets. The marqui...
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Railroad Station

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Description: The Stamford Railroad Station allowed tourists to visit the popular stop of Stamford, home of the Stamford Country Club. Carriages await the next train out...

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