Photography
Related: About this forumA vintage photo of NYC
I was going through some old photos and found this one I took in NYC, Im guessing probably in the mid 70s or early 80s. Anyone here have any idea where this is? Is that the Empire State Building up ahead on the right side of the street? I wish Id have noted the place and the date.
Biophilic
(3,774 posts)I guess it's all in your perspective.
whathehell
(29,135 posts)..Memo to DU Youngsters:
It's the 1950's or Earlier for "Vintage".
Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)After I posted it!
But
this photo is possibly nearly 50 years old!
rubbersole
(6,801 posts)Biophilic
(3,774 posts)3Hotdogs
(12,517 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)An address,too!
Do you think thats the Empire State Building?
IbogaProject
(2,877 posts)Last edited Sat Jan 7, 2023, 03:57 PM - Edit history (1)
The building with the copper top on the upper right is your best chance to narrow down the location. My bet is a cross street. Also Broadway by 233 has City Hall park on one side.
Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)IbogaProject
(2,877 posts)And That maybe it, as that copper top I mentioned above matches the Waldorf Astoria.
201 E 49th St, New York City, NY 10017
Only part that seems off is 3rd avenue is supposed to be right there past the Grill on the right. It is kind of open there with it being the top of a hill.
Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)Thank you for your help. 👍
NBachers
(17,223 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)ramblin_dave
(1,549 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)My son said the exact same thing. Use Google Streetview! After I posted, of course.
cachukis
(2,303 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)3Hotdogs
(12,517 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)3Hotdogs
(12,517 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,291 posts)I live in NE Ohio, but have visited NYC for various reasons at least 10 times. None very recent, though.
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