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Chatham Square, New York City, N.Y. ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
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Chatham Square, New York City, N.Y. ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Chatham Square, New York City, N.Y. ca 1900
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1900 Compartment Elevated Railway New York New York City New York State New York United States Of America Plaza Rail Road Rail Transport Railroad Railway Carriage Railways Square State Train Train Carriage Chatham Square Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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Chatham Square, New York City, N.Y. ca. 1900: A Glimpse into the Industrial Past This photograph, captured around the turn of the 20th century, offers a captivating view of Chatham Square in New York City. The image, created by an unknown photographer, provides a window into the bustling urban landscape of the era. The photograph showcases a vibrant mix of architecture, industry, and everyday life. In the foreground, a crowd of people, dressed in turn-of-the-century attire, mill about in the square. The elevated railway, a testament to the city's burgeoning transportation system, looms in the background. The buildings, a mix of commercial and residential structures, display a diverse range of architectural styles, from the ornate to the functional. The photograph was taken using a dry plate negative glass 8 x 10 in, a common photographic technique of the time. The image's grainy texture and subtle tonal variations add to its historical charm. Chatham Square, located in the heart of New York City, was a bustling commercial and cultural hub. The square was home to numerous businesses, including the Detroit Publishing Company, which played a significant role in the popularization of American tourism through its publication of postcards and photographic prints. This photograph, now held in the Library of Congress, serves as a reminder of the rich history and industrial heritage of New York City and the United States as a whole. It invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the progress that has been made since.
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