Description: An original 3x3" vintage photo from a vintage photo album acquired from an estate. Photo OverviewA bustling street scene from downtown Manhattan in 1950, showcasing the everyday life of New Yorkers with people dressed in mid-century attire. In the background, the iconic Empire State Building is visible, partially obscured by other architectural structures. The photograph captures the urban energy of the city, with men and women walking along the sidewalk, surrounded by traffic lights and period-specific advertisements on nearby buildings.In 1950, New York City was experiencing a post-war economic boom, with advancements in architecture and construction, represented by the skyline in this photograph. The Empire State Building, completed in 1931, was an architectural marvel and the tallest building in the world at that time. This period saw a rise in cultural activities and the lively energy that characterized the mid-20th century in New York.Text PresentCORNER OFDOWNTOWN MANHATTENWITH EMPIRE STATEIN FAR BACKGROUND.109NYC1950Condition: Please see photos for condition. In good to fair vintage condition. Back sides may have remnants from once being in an album.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-26T08:31:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: skyline, New York, street scene, vintage, mid-century, architect
Theme: architecture, cities & towns, community life, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1950
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3x3 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
