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.
A split-screen tour of the same streets in New York City, from the nineteen-thirties and today. Still haven't subscribed to The New Yorker on YouTube ►► http://bit.ly/newyorkeryoutubesub CONNECT WITH THE NEW YORKER Web: http://www.newyorker.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewYorker Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/newyorker Google+: http://plus.google.com/+newyorker Instagram: http://instagram.com/newyorkermag Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/thenewyorker Tumblr: http://newyorker.tumblr.com The Scene: http://thescene.com/thenewyorker Want even more?
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