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Crowded streets of New York City, 1870s
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Crowded streets of New York City, 1870s
Traffic around the Post Office at Broadway and Fulton Street, 1870s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5884297
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1870s Broadway Busy Cart City Crowd Crowded Down Town Horse Manhattan New York New York City Pedestrian Post Office Street Street Car Traffic Trolley Urban Urbanization Wagon Traffic Jam
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of New York City in the 1870s. The scene captures the essence of a vibrant metropolis, with its crowded sidewalks and busy thoroughfares. In this particular image, we find ourselves at Broadway and Fulton Street, witnessing the traffic around the iconic Post Office building. The hand-colored woodcut adds a touch of artistry to this 19th-century illustration, allowing us to appreciate both its historical significance and visual appeal. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, we are transported to an era defined by horse-drawn wagons, carts laden with goods, and pedestrians navigating their way through a sea of people. Amidst all this urban chaos lies a sense of heritage and tradition that is uniquely American. This image encapsulates not only the rapid urbanization taking place during that time but also showcases how New York City was evolving into one of North America's most prominent cities. It is fascinating to observe how transportation systems like trolleys played a crucial role in shaping city life back then. However, it is impossible not to notice the traffic jam depicted here – even in those days congested streets were part of daily life for New Yorkers! As we gaze upon this vintage print capturing an authentic slice of history on Broadway in Manhattan over 150 years ago, it serves as a reminder that no matter how much times change or cities evolve; some things remain constant - including our fascination with glimpses into our past.
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