Photo:
SNCA
Our friends at Stuff Nobody Cares About recently dug up this amazing vintage photograph from around 1870 that shows the very beginnings of The Mall in Central Park. The newly-planted American Elm trees that famously line the mall are only about 20-feet tall, and the mall is completely exposed to the sun. Fast-forward nearly 150 years and contrast that with what The Mall looks like today:
Photo:
Eddie C3
Check out the accompanying article for more comparisons and photos.
The Mall in Central Park
Matt Coneybeare
Editor in Chief
Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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