"New York at War" was a military parade and civilian home front procession held supporting the World War II mobilization effort on June 13, 1942. It was considered at the time the largest parade ever held in New York City, with up to 500,000 marching up Fifth Avenue (from Washington Square Park to 79th Street ) and 2,500,000 spectators in ...

2017年5月4日 · New York City in the 1940s was buzzing with activity, with the population of Manhattan almost reaching 2 million inhabitants. These incredible black and white photographs, which document everyday life in New York City, are a glimpse back at this era.

1942: On February 9, one of the most dramatic events in New York City's maritime history unfolded at Pier 88 on the Hudson River when the SS Normandie, a former French ocean liner, caught fire and capsized. Originally built as a luxury liner, the SS Normandie had been seized by the U.S. authorities after the fall of France in 1940 and was being ...

2024年1月5日 · New York City during World War Two was immersed in the war effort with its 7 million residents, varied industries, busy harbor and intellectual heft, .

The 1940s were a transformative time for New York City, marked by World War II and its aftermath. The city experienced significant social, economic, and cultural shifts during this decade.

2011年7月11日 · Explore stunning 1940s photos of New York City! Discover the history and charm of the Big Apple during this era.

Partiers in New York City on New Year’s Eve, as 1941 turned to 1942. The only way to tell most New Year’s Eves apart is by the numbers that appear on the novelty hats and glasses. But December 31, 1941 was different.

Travel back to 1942 New York City with this beautifully restored and upscaled 4K footage! This historic film captures the bustling streets, iconic landmarks,...

2017年3月1日 · New York 1942 involves the display of 59 new items, including three videos and ten historic artifacts, as well as paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture. Highlights include photographs from Gordon Parks, Helen Levitt and John Albok; World War II artifacts and historical documents; wartime radio recordings of Mayor La Guardia from WNYC ...

Several hundred prints and photographs offering the complete content of a wide range of selected image collections and illustrated monographs: Hudson River mansions, including Washington Irving's home and vicinity in the 1860s; street views by Alice Austen from 1896; a panorama of Fifth Avenue from 1911, and more.