History of New York City - 1910 to 1915
At the dawn of another decade, New York’s expansion and cultural influence show no signs of slowing. The New York Public Library’s main branch was completed and just a few blocks away, Grand Central Terminal was rebuilt to a luxurious standard, moving thousands of commuters a day. Pennsylvania Station – an architectural marvel in its own right was also completed during this time, along with The North River Tunnels which would connect New York with New Jersey.
1910: Tending a News Stand at Bowery & Bond Street
Photograph of Minnie Paster, a 10 year old having to work and tend a newspaper stand at Bowery & Bond
1910: Selling Chewing Gum Near a Subway Station
Young folk selling gum at the exit from the downtown side of the Lexington Avenue subway station
1910: President Roosevelt at NYC Parade
Theodore Roosevelt between Mayor Gaynor and Cornelius Vanderbilt, with hand outstretched to greet Rough Riders at a NYC parade thrown in his honor.
1910: The City of Ambition
Dramatic image of Manhattan's downtown skyline behind the East River shows steam rising from various smoke stacks. Photographed by Alfred Stieglitz.
1910: The Manhattan Bridge, New York and Brooklyn
Photograph of the Manhattan Bridge, includes Brooklyn, the East River and downtown Manhattan.
1910: Riverside Drive from 74th Street
Aerial photograph of the Upper West Side including RIverside Drive north of 74th Street.
1910: The Narrows, Hudson River
Panoramic vista of the Hudson River Narrows and its once rural environment. A large cruise ship is seen making its way north along the river.
1910: The New York Public Library and Bryant Park
Photograph of New Yorkers enjoying Bryant Park in front of the New York Public Library.
1910: Elevated Railroad Through Herald Square
Aerial photograph of the Herald Square elevated railroad and Sixth Avenue near 34th Street.
1910: Christmas Shopping on Sixth Avenue
Overhead photograph shows Sixth Avenue packed with pedestrians and shoppers along the path of the elevated train.
1910: Messengers at Union Square
Two young messenger boys converse in front of a carriage near Union Square. Most of the messengers worked for telegraph companies or pharmacies.
1910: Horse Overcome by Heat on City Street
A citywide heatwave proves to be challenging for all of its inhabitants, especially horses which were still largely responsible for work and transportation.
1911: Watering Horses on a Hot Day
Group of men gathered at Union Square helping local horses to stay hydrated during a particularly hot summer.
1911: Free Shower Baths for Horses - Hot Weather Charity
Photograph of a charity which provided free shower baths for horses exhausted from heatwaves which are typical of summer in the city.
1911: Horse Drawn Garbage Wagon on Strike
Photo shows a horse-drawn garbage wagon with its load dumped in the street during a New York City garbage strike which occurred from November 8-11.