New York City, 80 years: then and now August 10, 2018 lucas compan 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 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 More stories See this calendar in the original post Share