New York City, 80 years: then and now By The New Yorker 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 View fullsize Bryant Park, 42nd Street, New York Public Library, and the chrysler building (1930s). Image: NYPL View fullsize 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 View fullsize herald square macy's store. photo: NYPl More stories Share tours, new yorklucas companAugust 10, 2018tours, travelComment Facebook0 Twitter LinkedIn0 Reddit Tumblr Pinterest0 0 Likes