New York City in the 1930s: A Glimpse into the Lives of New …
WEBThe 1930s brought hardship and numerous economic challenges to New York City. The Great Depression cast a long shadow over daily life, but the city also saw remarkable feats of construction, cultural vibrancy, and social change. This period laid much of the groundwork for modern New York.
1930s New York City: Fascinating Historical Photos Show Streets ...
WEBThese historical pictures show streets, landmarks, stores, cityscapes everyday life of New Yorkers in the 1930s. It was a difficult era for the New York City and America, as the city was struggling with the Great Depression.
NYC 1930-1935: Triumphs in the Shadow of Economic Strife - History 101 NYC
WEBExplore NYC's 1930-1935 era: From the Empire State Building to New Deal impacts, a city of resilience and growth during the Great Depression.
The Great Depression In New York City: 55 Harrowing Photos
WEBDec 4, 2016 · These heartbreaking images reveal the devastating depths and surprising highs of New York City during the Great Depression. The Great Depression could have brought New York to its knees — but in the face of heartbreaking hardship, the city rose higher than ever before.
Collection of photographs of New York City, 1931-1942
WEBSeveral 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.
A Photographic Tour of Manhattan in the 1930s ... - Old New York City
WEBJun 18, 2024 · The 1930s began on a somber note with the weight of the Great Depression casting shadows over Manhattan's streets. Jobs were scarce, breadlines grew long, and families faced hardships. Yet, amidst adversity, Manhattan’s spirit remained indomitable.
The Great Depression in New York City: A Primer
WEBSep 11, 2023 · In March 1930, 35,000 out-of-work protesters marched toward City Hall as part of International Unemployment Day organized by the Communist Party. They were met with violent attack by the the New York Police Department. Several years later, it was the Black and Latino population’s turn.
Every Building on Every Block: A Time Capsule of 1930s New York
WEBDec 28, 2018 · Starting in the late 1930s, New York City set out to photograph every property. With those recently digitized photographs in hand, we went back to see how the city has changed — and how it hasn’t.
NYC 1935-1940: A Cultural Renaissance & Urban Revival - History …
WEBCulturally, the late 1930s in New York City saw an explosion of artistic expression. The Harlem Renaissance continued to influence music, literature, and art, solidifying the city’s status as a cultural hub.
The New Deal in New York City, 1933—1943
WEBThe first public housing in the United States was constructed in New York with funds from the PWA and WPA. The city’s first three projects are highlighted here: First Houses (1935-36), Williamsburg Houses (1936-37), and Harlem River Houses (1936-37).
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