Vintage Photo Wednesday

Vintage Photo Wednesday, Vol. 2 — New York City Street Views, 1896

by Chris Holmes

This week’s collection of vintage photographs comes from the New York Public Library’s digital gallery site. These street scenes from New York City were taken by Alice Austen in 1896. That’s the 19th century to you and me!

Alice Austen's 1896 New York City Street Scenes - Messenger Boy

Messenger Boy

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Organ Grinder

Organ Grinder

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Bootblacks

Bootblacks

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Pretzel Vendor

Pretzel Vendor

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Postman

Postman

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Double-Decker Bus

Double-Decker Bus

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Policeman and Street Sweeper

Policeman and Street Sweeper

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Railroads

Railroads

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Parade

Parade

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Newsboys

Newsboys

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Automobiles

Automobiles

Alice Austen's Street Views of New York City, 1896 - Ash Cart

Ash Cart

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