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Greetings all,

I've spent the last few months putting together a pretty big collection of images to tell the story of my favorite city. It's been a lot more fun than I ever would have imagined. We are already up to the 1940s, but you can start the adventure here:

http://fineprintnyc.com/blog/evolution-of-new-york-city-part-1-1490-1900

Any feedback is appreciated - there have already been many corrections thanks to feedback we've received. If you see something off, or would like to contribute your own pics, please let me know
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For anyone interested in this period, Herbert Asbury's gangs of new york is essential reading:
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=5dtj8Od-IcwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=gangs+of+new+york+asbury&hl=en&sa=X&ei=oDoeUerOIYjHtQbx1IDIDw&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false
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More photos of NY in the 19th century
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2089243/Slumdogs-New-York-The-remarkable-images-capturing-immigrant-families-unrecognisable-19th-century-New-York.html
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The first skyscrapers
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/19_sky.html
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Thanks for the links - and the heads up Nick.

I was going to post an update here as we have just posted a new chapter on the blog for 1945-1950, but will refrain from doing so until I get the green light.
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I'll let Red know and see what he says
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Thanks! That would be awesome.

Incidentally, I tried to PM him but the forum threw an error saying I dont have sufficient privileges to do so. Thought that was a bit odd - definitely the first time I have never been able to message a mod.
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19th century Gentleman's guide to brothels in NY
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I got a kick out of that brothel guide. Nice find! :D
 
Thanks for clearing up that issue for me.

Without further ado I give you the latest chapter:

http://fineprintnyc.com/blog/evolution-of-new-york-city-part-12-1950-1955

By the way your previous link to the first skyscrapers is broken

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19th Century Architecture

Skyscrapers
 

RM Hunt: N.Y. Tribune
Building, 1873-75
RM Hunt: N.Y. Tribune
Building, 1873-75
RM Hunt: N.Y. Tribune
Building, 1873-75

GB Post: N.Y. World
Building, 1890.  309' ht.
GB Post: N.Y. World
Building, 1890.  309' ht.
GB Post: N.Y. World
Building, 1890.  309' ht.

"Newspaper Row"
New York 

G.B. Post: Produce 
Exchange Building, 1881-84. 
10 stories, + tower.

McKim, Mead and White: Madison 
Square Garden, NY, 1889-90. 
demolished. Tower 304'

RH Robertson: Park Row 
Building New York, 1899. 391' ht. 

RH Robertson: Park Row 
Building New York, 1899. 391' ht. 
 

C. Berg and E.H. Clark: Gillender 
Building, NYC, 1896-97.
(demolished) 273' ht.

C. Berg and E.H. Clark: Gillender 
Building, NYC, 1896-97.
(demolished) 273' ht.
 
New York Skyscrapers
  1. New York Tribune Building, New York, 1873-5. Richard Morris Hunt, architect.
  2. New York Tribune Building, New York, 1873-5. Richard Morris Hunt, architect.
  3. New York Tribune Building, New York, 1873-5. Richard Morris Hunt, architect.
  4. New York World Building, New York, 1889-90. George B. Post, architect.
  5. New York World Building, New York, 1889-90. George B. Post, architect.
  6. New York World Building, New York, 1889-90. George B. Post, architect.
  7. "Newspaper Row" New York World Building, 189 .(left) George B. Post, architect./ New York Tribune Building, New York, 187. (center) Richard Morris Hunt, architect.
  8. Madison Square Garden, New York, 1889-90.  McKim, Mead & White, architects.
  9. Park Row Building, 1896-99, R.H. Robertston, architect.
  10. Park Row Building, 1896-99, R.H. Robertston, architect.
  11. Gillender Building, NYC, 1896-97. (demolished) Charles Berg and Edward H. Clark, architects.  273' ht. from a postcard.
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Well hot damn. It looks like I'm going to have to update some old chapters!

Thanks for the guide - it's super useful :)

As your reward enjoy these 200+ photos



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New chapter is up! 1960-1965.

http://fineprintnyc.com/blog/evolution-of-new-york-city-part-14-1960-1965
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New chapter is up! 1960-1965.


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We are back in action, Jackson

http://fineprintnyc.com/blog/evolution-of-new-york-city-part-15-1965-1970

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Good catch Nick. I am familiar with BB code, but for some reason was convinced that this forum had autolinks.

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