9
Aug

1934 Fire at Fenway Park in Boston

   Posted by: admin   in Boston

What greater landmark is there in Boston than Fenway Park? Just off the Charles River, this park has been home to the Boston Red Sox since 1912. The following picture is a shot taken during the four alarm fire at Fenway Park on January 5th, 1934. The fire destroyed much of the new renovation work that had been done by new owner Thomas Yawkey, but the park was still able to open in time for the season opener, renovations complete.

Fire at Fenway Park 1933

This was actually the 2nd major fire at Fenway Park, the first being in 1926 which destroyed a section of bleachers.

29
Jul

Market Square - Downtown Pittsburgh

   Posted by: admin   in Pittsburgh

Market Square has a lot going on these days, but it had slowed down considerably for awhile. This photo is of Market Square on Market Street just off of Forbes Avenue. You can see the old Dimling’s restaurant in the foreground next to an abandoned storefront, and the Farmers Bank in the background. In the shadow of gorgeous Mount Washington, this is a beautiful photo capturing the early ruggedness of “The Square”.

Market Square Pittsburgh

28
Jul

Vintage Shot of Downtown Pittsburgh

   Posted by: admin   in Pittsburgh

This is a beautiful vintage photo of downtown Pittsburgh - back when this city was a rusty, dusty steel mill town. It’s actually quite beautiful now, and this photo does a good job of showing it’s character.

Downtown Pittsburgh

18
Jul

Empire State Building Workers - 1930

   Posted by: admin   in New York

How cool is it to see the faces of some of the men who worked on The Empire State Building? Several men died during completion of The Empire State Building. Not sure if these two made it or not…

Empire State Building Workers

18
Jul

New York Stock Exchange - 1904

   Posted by: admin   in New York

This is a classic shot of Broad Street showing an early New York Stock Exchange in 1904.

Stock Exchange Broad Street

15
Jun

The Old Hudson’s Building

   Posted by: admin   in Detroit

It was such a sad site to see this go. It was inevitable, of course. After the riots and the “white flight”, there wasn’t enough business for them to remain, but it does bring back some really good memories.

Hudson's Building in Detroit

11
Jun

Old Detroit City Hall!

   Posted by: admin   in Detroit

The building is no longer there, but very similar to the Wayne County Building which is still there. Thanks to Bob Sadler for pointing that one out.

detroit city hall old photo