Photo: The float of the “Women’s Auxiliary Typographical Union” in the Labor Day Parade, New York City, September 6, 1909. Broadway and 24th Street, Flatiron District. Happy Labor Day!! Our offices will be closing early on Friday, September 4th and will be closed all day Monday, September 7 in observance of the Federal Holiday of …
Tag Archive: History
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Aug 25
Neighborhood History: General Worth Monument and Worth Square
Photo 2009: Worth Monument and Worth Square Our neighborhood is chock full of history. As you walk through the area, there are historical buildings, monuments, and lots of new history in the making! Ever wonder what the obelisk by the office is on the island between 24 and 25th street, at the cross section of …
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Aug 20
Neighborhood Landmark: Fifth Avenue Building Clock
Have you noticed the beautiful street clock on Fifth Avenue at 23rd Street? The clock, installed in 1909 was made by Brooklyn’s Helca Iron Works. These types of cast-iron street clocks, introduced in the 1860′s, were popular for their advertising purposes – as well as convenience. Store owners would put them in front of their …
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Aug 14
Vintage Views of Madison Square & Park from…
A few historic photos of the neighborhood from: (All photos below are from the New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery. Click on the picture to be taken to their site to view larger images.) 1878: 1884: (Note the Statue of Liberty Arm) 1893: 1903: 1902: 1925: 1925: 1925: 1925: A replica of Diana (originally a …
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Aug 04
Vintage Views of Broadway and Fifth Avenue from…
A few historic photos of the neighborhood from: (All photos below are from the New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery. Click on the picture to be taken to their site to view larger images.) 1860: 1885: 1891: 1886: 1899: 1902: 1903: 1905: 1919: 1919: Undated: Open your office in this historic and trendy neighborhood today: …
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