History of New York City - 1965 to 1970
As the boon of the postwar economy declined and the civil rights movement began to build momentum, the late 60s would prove to be a time of change. The skyline loses one of its icons in the form of the Singer Building in 1968. It is the tallest structure ever demolished at the time. The Jacob Javits Federal Building and Gulf and Western building were constructed. The New York Mets win their first World Series title, defeating the Baltimore Orioles in five games. The Beatles also performed at Shea Stadium, to a packed crowd of fans.
1965: U.S. Custom House
Pedestrians crowd the intersection of Main And Nassau Streets at U. S. Custom House on 28 Wall Street in Downtown Manhattan.
1965: Astronaut Parade
Aerial photograph of a ticker tape parade for astronauts Virgil Grissom and John Young (seated in last car with Vice President Humphrey).
1969: NYC Stock Exchange & Wall Street
Photograph of a packed floor at the New York City Stock Exchange on Wall Street.
1968: Aerial View of World Trade Center Construction Site
A bird's eye view of the future site of the World Trade Center. An excavator is seen clearing and leveling land and preparing the foundations of the Twin Towers.
1968: World Trade Center Foundation Walls
Photograph showing wall supports for the foundations of the World Trade Center.
1967: Broadway and the Singer Tower
Photograph of 149 Broadway, The Singer Building Facade from the southeast.
1967: The Singer Tower
A photograph taken by the Historic American Buildings Survey of the soon to be demolished Singer Tower at 149 Broadway.
1967: Looking Up at The Singer Tower
Photograph taken from Broadway, looking up towards the Singer Building.
1965: Selma Supporters Protesting in Harlem
Photograph of marchers carrying banner and leading the way as 15,000 attend a solidarity march in Harlem.
1965: The Dakota, Central Park West
Photograph of The Dakota Apartments, located at 1 West 72nd Street, Central Park West.
1965: The Dakota, Central Park West Corner
Photograph of the The Dakota Apartments taken from a corner in Central Park West.
1966: Cars Parked on Second Avenue
Photograph firectly across the street from buildings and cars parked on Second Avenue.
1967: Parking Lot on Water Street
Cars parked in front of Fraunces Tavern Block, Bounded by Pearl, Water & Broad Streets & Coenties Slip.
1966: Cars and Buildings on Second Avenue
Photograph of cars and buildings on Second Avenue and East 41st Street.
1966: Residential Buildings on Second Avenue
Photograph of classic cars parked in front of apartment buildings on Second Avenue, near the United Nations.
1968: Gowanus Bay Terminal Pier
Photograph of New York Barge Canal, Gowanus Bay Terminal Pier, East of bulkhead supporting Columbia Street, Brooklyn.
1968: Throgs Neck Bridge from Above
Aerial photograph of Throgs Neck Bridge, spanning the East River from Queens to the Bronx.
1968: Throgs Neck Bridge from Afar
Photograph of the Throgs Neck suspension bridge, taken from over Queens looking north towards the Bronx.
1965: National City Bank, 55 Wall Street
Photograph of the National City Bank, located at 55 Wall Street, New York City.
1968: Cooper Union Rooftop View
Photograph of lower Manhattan looking south from the roof of the Cooper Union Building.
1968: Cooper Union 3rd and 4th Avenue
Photograph of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art, on Third & Fourth Avenues at Astor Place.
1968: Cooper Union Facade
Photograph of Cooper Union's carved stone facade, showing off the building's architectural details.
1968: The Alamo Cube: An Enduring Symbol of Art and Community in NYC's East Village
Discover the story of The Alamo, an iconic rotating cube sculpture in NYC's East Village, embodying art and community spirit since 1967
1966: Daily News Building
Photograph of the Daily News Building, located at 220-226 East 42nd Street, Manhattan.
1967: Skyscrapers at Night
Photograph of the Equitable Building and surrounding skyscrapers and Manhattan rooftops illuminated at night.