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Killenworth Mansion, Russia’s Hidden Long Island Paradise
On the crest of a hill in Glen Cove, New York sits Killenworth, one of the country's finest mansions
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New York City’s pneumatic subway, the original “Hyperloop”
New York City’s first underground railway used pressurized air to propel train cars...
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Retro map of the 1940 New York World’s Fair
Map of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park during the 1939 - 1940 World's Fair
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Beautifully detailed map of New York City from 1870
This vintage map of New York City was created in 1870 and has been lovingly restored by KNOWOL. Click on the image below to see the full map and purchase reproductions.
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25 historic pictures of Luna Park, Coney Island’s magical land of lights
Coney Island’s original Luna Park was a massive spectacle of thrill rides and...
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Amazing old map of Manhattan from 1939
Love NYC? Then you'll love this old map of Manhattan
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Dual level Hudson River tunnel proposed by Panama Canal engineer
When planning the Hudson River Tunnel, N.Y. and N.J. officials considered eleven different proposals...
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Brooklyn’s Shore Parkway as it looked in 1945
The Shore Parkway is one of three parkways that make up the Belt Parkway, a series of...
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11 historic pictures of Southampton reveal the olden days of the Hamptons
Southampton is a town in Suffolk County, New York, on the stretch of shoreline...
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A typical Long Island duck farm, Long Island, N. Y.
Long Island was once home to a thriving industry of duck farming, with more...
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Hempstead Lake State Park on Long Island, N.Y.
This series of Hempstead Lake State Park pictures come from postcards created in...
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Amazing old map of Rome, New York from 1886
This map shows Rome, New York as it looked in 1886
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Postcards of Brooklyn’s Manhattan Beach in the 1940’s
Manhattan Beach was the most upscale of three major resort areas developed at...
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Spend a day at Jones Beach, Long Island in the 1950’s
Jones Beach is the most popular and heavily visited beach on the East Coast...
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Amazing old map reveals original layout of NYC in 1776
This old map shows New York City in the late 18th century.
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Rediscovering the Bronx’s Vibrant Past: Memories Captured in Vintage Photographs
This series of images offers an authentic glimpse into the Bronx's rich heritage and its progression throughout the early 20th century. Whether you have…
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Vintage guide map and directory of Brooklyn from 1883
In 1883, Brooklynite S.D.L. Taunton created this beautifully detailed map of his hometown in New York. Taunton was an artist and cartographer with an…
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Chimpanzees, most man like of the apes, Bronx Park, New York
This picture was taken at The Bronx Zoo in 1914. The man's hat says "zoological park", and he is holding two chimpanzees. The photo…
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New York, Long Island, and the Coast of Connecticut in the days of the Revolution
Long Island towns on the map include Port Washington, Hempstead, Amityville, Oyster Bay, Islip, Huntington, Port Jefferson, Setauket, Sayville, Patchogue, Moriches, Manorville, Rocky Point, Riverhead, Sag Harbor, East & South Hampton, Greenport, and more.
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Map of Brooklyn’s racial diversity by neighborhood, 1920
The racial makeup of Brooklyn in the 1920's
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Amazingly detailed view of New York City in 1903
This image shows New York, New York as it looked in 1903. The image was engraved by R.W. Rummell in 1903 and digitally restored by the team…