“Through the roads of time so long ago…”
Tag: history
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From the Long-Forgotten Archives #5
In 1911, while shooting on the Brooklyn Bridge, a Swedish film company may have captured something extraordinary.
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Great New York Ephemera (5)
What’s the story behind this old photo of Al Smith, Robert Moses, and Fiorello La Guardia? Why are they all so joyful?
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From the Long-Forgotten Archives #4
Long before Ancient Playground was built in Central Park, a socialite had choice words for Robert Moses about its predecessor.
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Dreaming of a New Manhattan
Who hasn’t spent time wondering what could be? Here’s a look at the latest and greatest plans to reshape the borough.
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Letters Caution Mayor about Pay-to-Play Phone Calls
On December 8th, Mayor de Blasio was finally forced to release two confidential letters he tried to keep hidden.