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History101.NYC is an ad-free learning resource available to the public at no charge. The project is dedicated to exploring New York’s fascinating past. We restore vintage photographs and prints that document the City's history and heritage. We also research the natural forces that shaped the environment, along with the people who formed the landscape and culture.
The early 1980s marks a drastic transition as the City enjoys another decade of prosperity while the exodus of middle class residents to suburban areas has radically altered the demographic. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum opens, as does the Helmsley Palace Hotel and Limelight nightclub. Much of the City is still in shambles but signs of recovery are everywhere as neighborhoods rebuild and New Yorkers find more opportunities in a growing economy.
Aerial photograph of the Empire State Building and Manhattan's skyline with Queens and Brooklyn visible in the background.
Artist Credit: Carol M. Highsmith. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressAerial photograph of World Trade Center Buildings Number 1 and 2, commonly known as the Twin Towers.
Artist Credit: Carol M. Highsmith. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressAerial Photograph of Lower Manhattan's skyline, prominently featuring the World Trade Center.
Artist Credit: Carol M. Highsmith. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressAerial photograph above the East River Shows the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges with Midtown's skyline visible in the distance.
Artist Credit: Carol M. Highsmith. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of Governor's Island with the World Trade Center visible in the background.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of the Hudson River and West end of Pier A, Battery Place, New York City.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of South Street Seaport Museum, Block bounded by John, South, Fulton, & Front Streets.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of the Wonder Wheel and Carousel ride at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.
Artist Credit: Carol M. Highsmith. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of Brooklyn's City Hall, located at209 Joralemon Street, Kings County New York.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of Surrogates Court, located at 31 Chambers Street in lower Manhattan.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of New York City Hall and City Hall Park taken from the southeast.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of New York City Hall's North elevation and City Hall Park.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of the Chamber of Commerce Building, located on 65 Liberty Street.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressA Historic American Buildings Survey photograph showing east and north elevations of the William J. Matheson Building at 145-155 John Street.
Artist Credit: Unknown. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressPhotograph of traffic in South Street Seaport with the Woolworth Building visible in the background.
Artist Credit: Walter Smalling. Reprinted with permission. Library of CongressIn the latter half of the 1980's New York City was working hard to recover from the decay of the 70's. It would take some time for the economic boom of this period to catch up w... Continue Reading
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