Nearly Century-Old Vintage Photographs of The Bronx
WEBDec 15, 2015 · Thanks to The New York Public Library Digital Collections, the public has access to thousands of images of New York City from the 1870’s to the 1970’s. Today we’re sharing some of our favorites of The Bronx where you can see how things have changed—or not.
Then & Now: Old Photos of The Bronx - Welcome2TheBronx
WEBJan 30, 2019 · We’re back for another look at old photographs of The Bronx. Most of these images are from 100 or more years ago and are from the New-York Historical Society’s Digital Collections. So much has changed and yet some are …
OldNYC: Mapping Historical Photographs of New York City
WEBOldNYC shows 40,000 historical images from the New York Public Library's Milstein Collection on a map. Find photos of your apartment, work, or favorite park!
The Bronx in the 1950s: From Postwar Dreams to ... - Old New York …
WEBThe 1950s in the Bronx was a time of booming post-war prosperity, marked by the rise of the “American Dream” and the construction of towering apartment complexes promising a better life. Yet, beneath the gleaming facade, simmered social tensions, economic disparities, and the seeds of future urban struggles.
Then & Now - Back In THE BRONX
WEBWith more than 300 pictures, many in color, you can visit the old neighborhoods, candy stores, apartment buildings, department stores, schools, and 50 photos of movie theaters – the way they were then and the way they are now after years of changing. See what once was and also what is now.
16 Old Pictures of The Bronx - Welcome2TheBronx
WEBJul 9, 2018 · We just LOVE going through the New York Public Library’s Digital Collections to see old pictures of The Bronx. It’s truly fascinating to be able to take a look at The Bronx of yesteryear through the thousands of images available online.
Vintage Photos: The Bronx in the 1930-40s - Untapped New York
WEBSep 3, 2013 · These vintage photos of the Bronx lend to its storied history, far before the days of the “Burning Bronx.” As New York City passed London for the most populous urban area in the world, growing...
Explore Thousands of Old & Historical Photographs of The Bronx …
WEBNov 30, 2016 · Ever since The New York Public Library published their Digital Collections of thousands of old photographs of NYC, I’ve been constantly searching the archives which provide a window into our past and needless to say it’s …
When the Bronx Was a Forest: Stroll Through the Centuries
WEBAug 5, 2020 · That’s why the forest at the New York Botanical Garden is revelatory. It’s the only old growth forest left in the city. There were poems written in the 19th century about it.
Rediscovering the Bronx’s Vibrant Past: Memories Captured in …
WEBThis vintage photo of the Bronx Lake was captured on May 21, 1908. The lake was originally constructed as a reservoir to supply water to the city in the late 19th century, and the reservoir played a vital role in meeting the increasing demand for water as the population of the Bronx grew.
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