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History of NYC - 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.

Photograph of classic cars parked in front of apartment buildings on Second Avenue, near the United Nations.

1966: Residential Buildings on Second Avenue

Photograph of classic cars parked in front of apartment buildings on Second Avenue, near the United Nations.

Photograph of Fraunces Tavern Block on Pearl and Broad Streets.

1967: Fraunces Tavern

Photograph of Fraunces Tavern Block on Pearl and Broad Streets.

Photograph of New York Barge Canal, Gowanus Bay Terminal Pier, East of bulkhead supporting Columbia Street, Brooklyn.

1968: Gowanus Bay Terminal Pier

Photograph of New York Barge Canal, Gowanus Bay Terminal Pier, East of bulkhead supporting Columbia Street, Brooklyn.

Aerial photograph of Throgs Neck Bridge, spanning the East River from Queens to the Bronx.

1968: Throgs Neck Bridge from Above

Aerial photograph of Throgs Neck Bridge, spanning the East River from Queens to the Bronx.

Photograph of the Throgs Neck suspension bridge, taken from over Queens looking north towards the Bronx.

1968: Throgs Neck Bridge from Afar

Photograph of the Throgs Neck suspension bridge, taken from over Queens looking north towards the Bronx.

Photograph of the National City Bank, located at 55 Wall Street, New York City.

1965: National City Bank, 55 Wall Street

Photograph of the National City Bank, located at 55 Wall Street, New York City.

Photograph of lower Manhattan looking south from the roof of the Cooper Union Building.

1968: Cooper Union Rooftop View

Photograph of lower Manhattan looking south from the roof of the Cooper Union Building.

Photograph of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art, on Third & Fourth Avenues at Astor Place.

1968: Cooper Union 3rd and 4th Avenue

Photograph of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art, on Third & Fourth Avenues at Astor Place.

Photograph of Cooper Union's carved stone facade, showing off the building's architectural details.

1968: Cooper Union Facade

Photograph of Cooper Union's carved stone facade, showing off the building's architectural details.

The Cube on Astor Place, The Alamo, East Village NYC, Bernard Tony Rosenthal

1968: The Cube on Astor Place - The Alamo

The Cube on Astor Place, The Alamo, East Village NYC, Bernard Tony Rosenthal

Photograph of the Peter Cooper Statue overlooking Astor Place.

1968: Peter Cooper Statue

Photograph of the Peter Cooper Statue overlooking Astor Place.

Photograph of the Daily News Building, located at 220-226 East 42nd Street, Manhattan.

1966: Daily News Building

Photograph of the Daily News Building, located at 220-226 East 42nd Street, Manhattan.

Photograph of the Equitable Building and surrounding skyscrapers and Manhattan rooftops illuminated at night.

1967: Skyscrapers at Night

Photograph of the Equitable Building and surrounding skyscrapers and Manhattan rooftops illuminated at night.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is History101.nyc?

Welcome to the History of New York City - A Unique Online Gallery of NYC's Origins, Curated and Digitally Restored by Fine Print New York.

We're opening our archives to present this Collection of Vintage Photos, Historical Images and Rare Lithographs. This Exclusive Series of High Quality Art Prints are only Available for Purchase Exclusively on this Site.

What Time Periods, Eras, Decades of NYC History are available?

We cover a great portion of the city's history, ranging from its earliest days as New Amsterdam to the late 1980s. Artists are currently working on photos from the 90s to present day,

Here's a current list of what is covered:

Dutch Era: When New York Was New Amsterdam

NYC in the 1600s

Georgian Era

NYC in the 1700s • NYC from 1800 to 1850

Victorian Era

NYC in the 1850s • NYC in the 1860s • NYC in the 1870s • NYC in the 1880s

Progressive Era

NYC in the 1890s • NYC from 1900 to 1905 • 1905 to 1910 • 1910 to 1915 • 

World War 1

NYC from 1915 to 1920

Art Deco

NYC from 1920 to 1925 • NYC from 1925 to 1930

Depression Era

NYC from 1930 to 1935 • NYC from 1935 to 1940

World War 2

NYC from 1940 to 1945

MidCentury Modern Era

NYC from 1945 to 1950 • 1950 to 1955 • 1955 to 1960 • 1960 to 1965 • 1965 to 1970

Energy Crisis

NYC from 1970 to 1975 • 1975 to 1980

Reagan Era

NYC from 1980 to 1985 • 1985 to 1990
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Joseph Gornail, printer/photographer and founder of Fine Print New York. Joseph grew up in SoHo, Manhattan and is part of a long lineage of NYC printers, learning the family trade from his grandfather. While working for Dolo Records/Stretch Armstrong in 1996, Joseph founded All City Marketing & Printing, and in 1999 Co-Founded the legendary street wear company "Orchard Street " with lifelong friends Benjamin Holloway and Greig Bennett. Fine Print NYC was established in 2004 with a Nike project being the launchpad for a commercial printing company that has not only survived, but thrived in the digital age.

Steven Garcia, designer/illustrator and creative director of Fine Print New York. Born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Steven attended Fashion Industries High School and F.I.T. before building a successful career at Saatchi & Saatchi for as a professional retoucher and storyboard artist in 1995. Steven started ShinyDesign in 1998 and partnered with Fine Print in 2004 as the exclusive design firm for the company. Steven has independently worked on major advertising campaigns for many brands over the years, such as Snapple, The Waldorf Astoria and Sony to name a few.

Together, Joseph & Steven are responsible for the curation and direction of the History101.nyc project, which has been under development since 2006. They have a long history of collaborating together, going back as far as 2001 when Joseph was gallery manager and Steven was a curator at The New York City Urban Experience, an art gallery & museum that was located at 85 South Street and owned by Mike Saes of the Nike Bridge Runners and True Yorkers.

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