Take a fascinating journey through time as we explore 'Then and Now' photos of iconic New York City buildings. From the majestic Grand Central Terminal to the historic New York Public Library and the stunning Chrysler Building, see how these architectural landmarks have stood the test of time. Discover the rich history and transformation of NYC’s most famous structures, showcasing how they’ve evolved over the decades. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing urban history videos!"
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The “THEN” photos in this video can be purchased online; see below. For tax photos (3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 15): go to
dorisorders.nyc.gov/dorisorders/ui/order-reproductions ;
in field “Type of Reproduction,” enter “Tax Photo.” In the field “Select Collection,” select “1940s collection.” Select Borough “Manhattan.” Enter the Block and Lot #’s shown below.
#1:
Grand Central Main Concourse
Visit dorisorders.nyc.gov/dorisorders/ui/order-reproductions ;
In field “Type of Reproduction,” enter “Item from other collection”; in field “Image Identifier,” enter “Vaulted Main Room of Grand Central Terminal, New York City”; photo taken circa 1930 (NOT circa 1940 as it reads in the title card).
#2:
Chrysler Building; ~1940
Block 1297, Lot 23.
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 3:
The NY Public Library, Main Branch; tax photo, ~1940
Block 1257, Lot 1.
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 4:
Grand Central; tax photo, ~1940
Block 1280, Lot 1
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 5:
Lexington Av. & E. 82 Street; tax photo, ~1940
Block 1511, Lot 20
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 6:
3rd Av. & East 82 St.; tax photo, ~1940
Block 1528, Lot 1.
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 7:
3rd Av. & East 42nd St. (202 E. 42nd St. or 655 3rd Av.); 3/10/1957
digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2cc9b9f0-1a68-0132-ba81-58d385a7bbd0
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 8:
“Grand Central, Pershing Square, 42 Street”
Visit dorisorders.nyc.gov/dorisorders/ui/order-reproductions
In field “Type of Reproduction,” enter “Item from other collection” and in field “Image Identifier,” enter “Grand Central, Pershing Square, 42nd Street.”
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 9:
Lewis G. Morris House: 1015 Park Av. (@E. 85th St., SE corner); ~1940
Block 1513, Lot 69.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_G._Morris_House
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 10:
You can purchase this photo at
dorisorders.nyc.gov/dorisorders/ui/order-reproductions
In field “Type of Reproduction,” enter “Item from other collection” and in field “Image Identifier,” enter “42nd Street and Park Avenue viaduct view showing elevation”.
Grand Central completed 1913; Viaduct Bridge completed 1919.
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 11:
1431 Broadway (@W. 40th St.); tax photo ~1940. Built 1924.
Block 993, Lot 7.
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 12:
1899 photo taken near corner of East 82nd St. and Lexington Av.
Source: Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York (dcmny.org); support DCMNY at metro.org/dcmny
The 5-foot-wide building in the photo’s center behind the man is the famous “Spite House,” demolished 1915:
daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-lost-1882-spite-house-no-1215.html
ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2012/12/06/the-story-of-the-upper-east-side-spite-house/
The marble-faced building w/ gabled roof, to right of Spite House, was built 1880. See other rephotos of that building at: th-cam.com/video/jSAJ8cuxfQs/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/DyXOGjK_HiU/w-d-xo.html
The building with window awnings is the home of Tal Bagels.
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 13:
1900 photo of 1226 Lex Av. (“Choice Groceries”).
Source: dcmny.org/do/46bb1e8b-4905-4542-ba2b-4c79a6bc10b3
Support Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York: dcmny.org/contribution-guidelines
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 14:
1/21/1913 photo of west side of Lex Av., betw. E. 82nd & 83rd St. Source: NY Historical Society (digitalcollections.nyhistory.org/items/27154-lexington-avenue-between-east-82nd-street-and-east-83rd-street-manhattan; click "Order a Reproduction" to get a high-resolution digital image).
THEN AND NOW PHOTO No. 15:
This has been the home of the Lex Candy Shop since 1925.
Block 1511, Lot 57.
21st Century color photos in this video ©℗ 2024 Eric Liebman
This video ©℗ 2024 Eric Liebman
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