New York in the 1940s

We've seen New York City in the 1930s, the 1970s, the 1980s, and just about every other era. Here are some more images, this time from the 1940s (see the full set here); and guess what, one of the bars in this gallery is still open for business!

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By Jen Carlson in Arts and Events on May 30, 2009 5:49 PM

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Outter Burrougher

could you imagine if kids were jumping like that into the Hudson today? the outcry we would hear. man that looks fun.

petemac

#10 and #11 are by the photographer Weegee, I believe. Gothamist (and the person posting them on Flickr) should be giving these photographers credit...

SikBug

Very cool pics. I think that's Madonna making out in the movie theater lol.

Think2wice

Re: Pic#6

The Bernard Baruch Houses was supposed to be an improvement? Give me pre-war "slums" over post-war human warehouses anytime.

Walking down Hoyt Street in Brooklyn it's depressing to imagine what was lost between Wyckoff and Douglas when the Gowanus Houses were built to "improve" the neighborhood.