Restored footage from 1896 of the traffic of pedestrians, carriages, and trams on Broadway in New York City, United States. This footage was filmed by pioneering French filmmaker Alexandre Promio, who worked for the Lumière brothers assigned to market and present motion pictures worldwide. Between April 1896 and September 1897 Promio visited several cities around the world to demonstrate the new technology and capture footage.

Footage frame rate increased, upscaled, and “colorized” by HistoryColored using AI technology. Footage originally from: Broadway, Lumière Archives

Today Architectural Digest is welcomed by Amanda Seyfried for a tour of her peaceful home in New York City. The Crowded Room and Mamma Mia! star spends most of her time upstate at her Catskills farmhouse, but when work calls her away she needed a tranquil city base fit for her family–with the help of Sarah Zames and Colin Stief from General Assembly they aimed to bring some of those farmhouse vibes to Manhattan. Stunning original arched windows create a bright, airy space enhanced by light oak features, and Amanda’s love of antique silhouettes paired with modern pieces offers an eclectic yet zen feel, perfect for relaxing after a busy day in the city–“I’m part of the development of a Broadway show,” Amanda says “This is going to be my home for six, seven, eight months. I know this will be where I live, and I’m comfortable here. I feel really safe.”

Going back in time to the lively streets of New York City in 1945 is like traveling through an important era of history. The city filled with a visible mixture of victory, transitions, and transformation as World War II came to an end. In this video, we'll go into the particulars of life in New York City during this historic year, looking at the festive mood, the difficulties of post-war adaptation, and the cultural changes that are expressed across the bustling city. Let’s dive into it.