1950s

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Arts & Entertainment

A Look Back At The Brief Glory Days Of Port Authority Bus Terminal, One Of NYC's Ugliest Buildings

Once called "magnificent" by the NY Times, now the ugliest building in Manhattan.

Jen Carlson

Arts & Entertainment

Video: Spend 8 Minutes In "Spectacular New York" In 1956

This vintage video will give you a tour of NYC in 1956... and it's in full color!

Jen Carlson

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Here's What Red Hook Looked Like From 1952-1961

14 photos of Red Hook right before it became nearly abandoned.

Jen Carlson

Arts & Entertainment

14 Photos Of Greenwich Village In The 1950s

Here's what Greenwich Village looked liked when Jack Kerouac was stomping around its streets.

Jen Carlson

News

Census Says: The Bronx Is Blooming And Brooklyn Is Hot, Hot, Hot

"For the first time since 1950, more people are coming to New York City than leaving."

Garth Johnston

Arts & Entertainment

1950s Bike Innovations Included The Bed Bike, For "Lazy" Cyclists

We have a lot of logistical and safety questions about this old Bed Bike.

Jen Carlson

Arts & Entertainment

14 Photos Of 1957 NYC, From Audrey Hepburn To Yankee Stadium

These photos were just added to MCNY's archives, and were all taken by photographer Arthur Rothstein.

Jen Carlson

Arts & Entertainment

Last Chance To See Vivian Maier's Newly Discovered Photos (For Now)

Previously unseen Vivian Maier photos from the 1960s and 1970s are on exhibit, but not for long.

Jen Carlson

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