Vintage Photograph Shows Hotels and Carriages Along Fifth Avenue Circa 1908

Photo: Imgur

This incredible vintage photograph shows a row of classy Midtown hotels around 1908, looking north along Fifth Avenue towards Central Park from 51st Street.

Here is a Google Street View of what the same approximate view looks like today.

Check out the specimen page on the Library of Congress for more info on the vintage photograph.

Matt Coneybeare

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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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