It is an important and historic crossing where the Broadway and the former Bowery road came together. Its name itself suggests that, “here was the union of the two principal thoroughfares of the island”.
This is the photo of Union Square from 1904:
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While it is the Union Square of today:
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It is a historic area in the New York City and has some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan. Maximum 19th century buildings can be found here which are restored and renovated including original mercantile buildings, renovated sailing ships and the former Fulton Fish Market.
Here is South Street Seaport in 1937:
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This is South Street Seaport of today:
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It is a neighborhood area situated in the Upper east side and is a part of Manhattan Community Board 8. It extends from 86th to 98th Streets, from Fifth Avenue up till Third Avenue but doesn’t include the Third Avenue.
Here is the Carnegie Hill of 1882:
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This is how Carnegie Hill looks like today:
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This suspension bridge crosses the East River in NYC and connects the Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn. It started operating on December 31, 1909, and the designer of this marvel was Leon Moisseiff.
Here is the Manhattan Bridge during the construction in 1901:
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This is the Manhattan Bridge of today:
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It is also known as The Dakota and is the most prestigious and exclusive cooperative residential buildings of Manhattan. It was built in 1884 and was home to the former Beatle John Lennon from 1973 until he was murdered in 1980.
Here is the Dakota of 1884:
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See how it looks like today:
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