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Flashback: Coney Island, 1903

Flashback: Coney Island, 1903

We've fallen down the rabbit hole over at the Library of Congress' Flickr page many times, and now it's time to check in on their expansive video collection again (they just added more recently). This video follows a couple during their trip to Coney Island in 1903. Below is part 1 (here are parts 2 and 3). They note, "the climax shows a bust view of Rube and Mandy eating frankfurters." It's like nothing's changed (except, you know, everything). more ›

Video of the Day: May 26 in New York City History

This installment of NY1’s Today in New York City History aired ten years ago today (a Tuesday for those keeping score at home). Now thanks to someone randomly taping this back then and YouTube it is preserved in digital amber. more ›

Historic Building Wants to Move out of Manhattanville

Historic Building Wants to Move out of Manhattanville

Columbia University’s 17-acre, $7 billion dollar expansion plan (which was approved late last year) has some up in arms, and standing firm. more ›

Video of the Day: Manhattan in 1903

The Manhattan of yesteryear is alive and well on YouTube. Take a 3-minute journey down the Hudson River (then referred to as the North River) in 1903. The view you'll see is of the west side moving towards The Battery. more ›

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