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