Herald Square Collection

McAlpin Hotel
The Herald Square area of Manhattan, including the McAlpin Hotel located at the corner of Broadway and 34th Street, bustles with activity in this print, New York, New York, circa 1914

Million Dollar Corner, 34th and Broadway, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Million Dollar Corner, 34th and Broadway, between c1910 and c1915.

Herald Square, New York, c1904. Creator: Unknown
Herald Square, New York, c1904

Herald Square, north over Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad and up Broadway to Times Building. c
1079513 Herald Square, north over Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad and up Broadway to Times Building. c.1890s (stereograph photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940)

Herald Square, New York (oil on canvas)
1767493 Herald Square, New York (oil on canvas) by Goodwin, Arthur Clifton (1866-1929); 96.5x111.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Herald Square, New York. Arthur Clifton Goodwin (1864-1929)

New Yorks enthusiastic celebration of the Coming of the New Year (b / w photo)
6002653 New Yorks enthusiastic celebration of the Coming of the New Year (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Herald Square
1898: Commotion in the busy Herald Square, New York. The New York Herald building is decked in decorations. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

circa 1902: Crowds of people move through Herald Square on foot, in horse drawn carriages and in trolleys, New York City, New York. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Herald Square, New York Postcard. 1904, Herald Square, New York Postcard

Herald Square, New York City, 1921 C016 / 8999
Herald Square. 1921 view looking north-east over Herald Square, New York City, USA, with trams, cars and crowds of pedestrians

Elevated railway, New York, USA
Elevated railway. View of the IRT Sixth Avenue Line at Herald Square, New York City, USA. This elevated railway, known as the Sixth Avenue El, served Manhattan south of Central Park

GEORGE M. COHAN (1878-1942). George Michael Cohan. American actor, playwright and producer. Cohan in a scene from his play, George Washington, Jr. at the Herald Square Theater in New York City, c1906

WORLD SERIES, 1911. A crowd gathered outside the New York Herald newspaper building in New York City receiving play-by-play information from a playograph during the 1911 World Series between

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Herald Square, located in Manhattan's bustling New York City, is a vibrant hub that has witnessed the city's evolution throughout history. From its early days with iconic landmarks like the McAlpin Hotel and Macy's department store to its present-day allure, this square holds a special place in the hearts of both locals and visitors. In the late 1800s, Herald Square was captured in a stereograph photo showcasing its charm. The image reveals an elevated railroad running through it, leading up Broadway towards the Times Building. This snapshot transports us back to an era when horse-drawn carriages shared space with pedestrians navigating their way through this lively intersection. An oil painting titled "Herald Square, New York" immortalizes this iconic location on canvas. Its vivid strokes capture the essence of the square as it stood proudly amidst towering buildings and throngs of people during New York's enthusiastic celebration of the Coming of the New Year. Another black-and-white photograph from 1904 showcases Herald Square at its peak activity. Crowds fill every corner while Macys department store stands tall as a symbol of commerce and modernity within this urban landscape. Today, Macys continues to dominate Herald Square with its flagship store serving as a retail haven for shoppers from all walks of life. This landmark has become synonymous with Herald Square itself – an emblematic representation of fashion-forward trends and consumerism intertwined with tradition. As you stroll through Herald Square today, you can't help but feel captivated by its energy and vibrancy. It remains an ever-changing tapestry where old meets new; where historical significance blends seamlessly into contemporary culture; where memories are made against a backdrop that echoes generations past. Whether you're gazing upon vintage photographs or experiencing it firsthand today, there is no denying that Herald Square holds a timeless allure that continues to draw people together – just as it did over a century ago when horse-drawn carriages traversed these streets and the McAlpin Hotel stood as a testament to luxury.