Lower Manhattan, NYC, New York
by Berenice AbbottManhattan as seen from South Street.
From “Changing New York: Photographs by Berenice Abbott, 1935-1938,” available through the NY Public Library Digital Gallery. (See also the book of the same name.)
Detail of this photo:
Manhattan Skyline: I. South Street and Jones Lane, Manhattan. (March 26, 1936)
Lower Manhattan from Brooklyn
by Berenice AbbottLower Manhattan as seen from the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge.
From “Changing New York: Photographs by Berenice Abbott, 1935-1938,” available through the NY Public Library Digital Gallery. (See also the book of the same name.)
Detail of this photo:
Brooklyn Bridge, Water and Dock Streets, looking southwest, Brooklyn. (May 22, 1936)
The Purchase Building at the other end of its life
40th Street, NYC, New York
by Berenice AbbottAmazing looking stepped-down facade.
From “Changing New York: Photographs by Berenice Abbott, 1935-1938,” available through the NY Public Library Digital Gallery. (See also the book of the same name.)
Detail of this photo:
40th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenue, looking southwest from 42nd Street, Manhattan. (December 05, 1935)
Empire State Building, NYC, New York
Neat-o multiple exposures.
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Manhattan, 1930s
Talk about atmosphere…
1930’s black and white photograph overlooking New York City.
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Los Angeles, 1931
via usclibrariesLA City Hall shown in an 80-year-old aerial view.
Aerial view of Los Angeles City Hall on this day in 1931. Note the absence of the 101 freeway.
Source: digitallibrary.usc.edu
Field Building, Chicago, Illinois
via archimapsIn addition to the Field Building whose bulk takes up most of the scene, you can spot half a dozen other Deco buildings in the background.
If only…
(via unstablemabel)
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