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Block on East Side of Fifth Avenue, looking North from Forty-Ninth Street (b / w photo)
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Block on East Side of Fifth Avenue, looking North from Forty-Ninth Street (b / w photo)
5215261 Block on East Side of Fifth Avenue, looking North from Forty-Ninth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block on East Side of Fifth Avenue, looking North from Forty-Ninth Street. Illustration for The New Metropolis edited by E Idell Zeisloft (D Appleton, 1899).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22595570
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Block East Side Fifth Avenue Hotel Business Hotel Industry Large Hotels Lower New York Metropolis New York City New York North St Patricks Cathedral Vue De New York
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This print captures a historic moment in the bustling city of New York. Taken by an American photographer in the 19th century, it showcases a block on the east side of Fifth Avenue, looking north from Forty-Ninth Street. The image provides a glimpse into the past, revealing the architectural landscape and urban development of this iconic metropolis. In the foreground stands St. Patrick's Cathedral, its grandeur contrasting with the surrounding apartment houses and hotels. One notable establishment is the Buckingham Hotel, known for its prominence in New York City's hotel industry at that time. The Democratic Club also makes an appearance, representing political engagement within this vibrant community. The photograph not only documents physical structures but also offers insight into daily life during this era. It reflects how people lived and worked in one of America's most influential cities. As we gaze upon this image today, we are transported back to a time when New York was still evolving into what it would become – a symbol of progress and opportunity for millions who sought their dreams within its borders. This print serves as both a historical artifact and a testament to human ambition – reminding us that every city has its own unique story waiting to be discovered through images like these.
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