New York City, 80 years: then and now


Take this fantastic split-screen tour of the same streets in New York City, from the nineteen-thirties and today.

 

Some pictures from the 1930s

 

Bryant Park, 42nd Street, New York Public Library, and the chrysler building (1930s). Image: NYPL

 

Astoria Pool in Astoria Park, the largest in new york city and one of the largest and most popular swimming facilities in the country. image: nypl

 

herald square macy's store. photo: NYPl


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