Nostalgia

Happy 80th Birthday, George Washington Bridge!

Published October 25, 2011 | By the bird feed nyc

[1927 Etching by Keith Sheridan- George Washington Bridge under construction.]

80 years ago today, the George Washington Bridge opened to vehicular traffic!

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Then and Now: Union Square

Published October 24, 2011 | By the bird feed nyc

1910s - Recruiting in Union Square, Looking North

This picture of Union Square was taken in the 1910s. The view is from the Southern side of Union Square looking North. Continue reading →

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Then and Now: 5th Avenue

Published October 17, 2011 | By the bird feed nyc

This picture of the busses on 5th Avenue (just above Washington Square Park) was taken on July 10, 1913. Below is the view almost 100 years later! Continue reading →

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It Never Gets Old

Published October 12, 2011 | By the bird feed nyc

[NYC Playground circa 1910]

This photo, taken 100 years ago in a New York City playground, shows a toddler playing in the dirt with some basic toys: a bucket and shovel. We love that this timeless pastime is still a favorite with children even though technology has transformed the way children play.

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