Results for "1970s"

The skyscrapers of Manhattan needed a new, bolder type of construction worker. They got them in 'roughnecks' - hardened men who worked without safety harnesses, hard hats or even bathroom…

This amazing vintage photograph shows West Street along the Hudson River, looking North from Cortland Street at the New York Marine Terminals and boathouses that lines the docks at that…

Fantastic shots of George Washington Bridge starts this off, I guess the shots come from either side. Lovely majestic structure! And there's lots of vintage cars too! Then we have shots of…

Renzo Picasso was an Italian architect, engineer, and urban planner of the 20th century. In this blueprint from 1929, titled American Multiple Highway, Picasso proposes a stacked roadway…

Times Square is the first thing that many think about when New Year's Eve is mentioned, and for good reason. The tradition is over a century old, with the first celebration occurring way…

New York in 1920s, the jazz, commerce, and culture flourished. The city boasted nearly six million residents and served as a booming center for immigrants and migrants entering the through…

Complete History of the Empire State building. As the victor of the 1930s’ race to the sky, the Empire State Building has long been hailed as one of America’s biggest landmarks and tourist…

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Friday, January 14th, 2022 from all of us at Viewing NYC! Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

America in Color is an incredible documentary series from The Smithsonian that shows tons of colorized vintage footage from all round the nation. In this episode focusing on the 1930s, New…

This great vintage photograph from around 1915 shows the view looking west from the Manhattan side of the Manhattan Bridge. The most noticeable structure is the three-facaded Manhattan…