Old City Pics

East River Pier - Financial District in Background

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:44:39 +0000

Taken on June 6th, 1941, you can see the tale of two cities as bums litter the east river pier, while the financial wizards of New York pull strings from the Wall Street Skyscrapers nearby.

Wall Street in 1941 - Looking Towards Trinity Church

admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:39:45 +0000

Talk about a New York landmark, Trinity Church has been keeping a watchful eye over Wall Street for many years.

Candid Shot of a Bum in Battery Park - 1941

admin — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:33:23 +0000

Read the history on this man’s face. New York has never been an easy place to survive, and this shot captures that very well.

Beautiful Shot of Capitol Dome in Harrisburg

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:31:10 +0000

Taken in 1941, this is a magnificent show of the old church with the capitol dome in the background. You can even see Kessler’s Whiskey - native of Harrisburg, in the picture.

Harrisburg Indudstrial Shot

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:10:35 +0000

Taken from atop the high bridge of the industrial street below. shows the real grit of Harrisburg PA.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania - Classic Color Shot

admin — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:17:30 +0000

Taken in 1941 from the High Bridge showing the Towers of Harrisburg.

Frozen Susquehanna With Harrisburg in the Backdrop

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:39:16 +0000

A wonderful shot of the Susquehanna River frozen over, with Harrisburg looking on.

University of Pittsburgh - Cathedral of Learning

admin — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:45:39 +0000

The second tallest educational building in the world, The Cathedral of Learning was built in 1936, and is still an integral part of The University of Pittsburgh. This is an evening shot taken in 1941.

State Capitol From Across Boston Common

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:55:10 +0000

Very cool shot of Boston Common, with the golden dome of the State Capitol in the backdrop. Taken in 1941.

Faneuil Hall In Boston - Circa 1941

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:12:18 +0000

Faneuil Hall has been a Boston landmark, longer than most cities have existed. Here’s a nice shot circa 1941.