Thursday, July 28, 2011

NYC - Vintage Style

old-lady-reads-sunday-paper-lower-east-side-1942

southeast-corner-of-1st-st-and-bowery-1942

east-7th-st-between-3rd-and-2nd-st-1942

portable-soft-drink-stand-at-bowling-green-1942

stores-near-corner-of-broome-st-and-baruch-place-lower-east-side-1941

residents-of-lower-clinton-st-near-east-river-saturday-afternoon-1941

looking-up-into-financial-district-from-south-ferry-1941

tower-of-brooklyn-bridge-from-south-st-manhattan-1941

south-ferry-bums-on-a-bench-at-noon-hour-at-battery-park-1941

the-old-fulton-market-manhattans-lower-east-side-saturday-afternoon-1941

These photographs make me love New York City even more than I already do. See more here.

11 comments:

Mia S. Hinchey said...

I love the "guys" in hats, men should wear more hats.

Alex said...

These photos are great. I definitely have New York dreams!

christinerojas said...

incredible photos! do you live in New York? I've always wanted to visit.

Lisa Mackay said...

These are incredible! I took me a moment to realize they weren't contemporary. What a great find.

Stephanie said...

These are awesome! It so rare to see color photos from that time. I love NYC so much and seeing a little bit of its history in color just adds to the charm.

Vanessa said...

Old photos of New York are always so fascinating! Best city, hands down.

Collins @ Life. Mostly Sweet. said...

glad i just found your blog! i'm a new follower. :) love the old photos!

Starlight said...

Great photos. I can't wait for the day when I'll have enough money for a trip to NYC.

Lisa Michelle Cifuentes said...

No other city like NY! These pics are awesome.

Jess said...

Amazing photos! I wish people still dressed like this!

Kristina said...

so cool - those pictures are great! love to see pics from those times back in the days!! :)