History of NYC - 1970 to 1975
In the early 1970s a large movement of residents to the suburbs created a fiscal crisis in New York. Many residential buildings fell into disrepair, or lay in ruins throughout the city’s more marginalized neighborhoods where crime became an increasing concern. Despite its adversities, the city continues to make strides. The first NYC Marathon is run, making it the largest in the world. The West Village begins its annual tradition of the Halloween Parade and LGBT Pride March. The city adds staples such as B&H Photo, CBGB music club, Gray’s Papaya, and Times Square TKTS booth.
1974: South Street Seaport from Above
Aerial view of the East River showing Piers 17 and 18, South Street Seaport at Fulton Street.
Artist Credit: Celia Orgel. Reprinted with permission.
1971: World Trade Center Scale Model at Port Authortiy
Officials of New York's Port Authority discussing office space with a scale model of New World Trade Center in background.
Artist Credit: Thomas J. O'Halloran. Reprinted with permission.
1971: World Trade Center - Twin Towers Construction
Construction underway at the future site of the World Trade Center. Both of the Twin Towers are more than halfway completed.
Artist Credit: Thomas J. O'Halloran. Reprinted with permission.
1971: Aerial View of World Trade Center Construction
Overhead view of lower Manhattan with World Trade Center & other construction in progress.
Artist Credit: Thomas J. O'Halloran. Reprinted with permission.
1971: Building the World Trade Center Lobby
Photograph of the interior of the World Trade Center Lobby under construction.
Artist Credit: Warren K. Leffler. Reprinted with permission.
1971: World Trade Center Construction, Looking North
Elevated perspective of the World Trade Center construction. The Empire State Building and midtown skyline are visible in the distance.
Artist Credit: Thomas J. O'Halloran. Reprinted with permission.
1971: Twin Towers Under Construction
The construction of World Trade Center 1 and 2, colloquially known as the Twin Towers.
Artist Credit: Thomas J. O'Halloran. Reprinted with permission.
1973: West Side Highway
Photograph looking south on Westside Highway at Pier 25, with the World Trade Center visible in the distance.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission.
1974: Houston Street between Lafayette and Broadway
Photograph of wall paintings on Houston Street which would grace the backdrop of many films and mark the style of the era.
Artist Credit: Danny Lyon. Reprinted with permission.
1973: Downtown Manhattan Cab Driver
Photograph of a taxi driver with his arm hanging outside the window in Downtown Manhattan traffic.
Artist Credit: Dan McCoy. Reprinted with permission.
1975: View Through a Park Avenue Window
A nocturnal cityscape of skyscrapers and lights captured through an open window on Park Avenue.
Artist Credit: Balthazar Korab. Reprinted with permission.Next Chapter: History of NYC - 1975 to 1980
All of the misfortune and poverty of the early 1970's would come to a head in the latter part of the decade. The city faced its darkest hours as it continued to deteriorate into... Continue Reading
