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Untitled photo, possibly related to: Traffic on Fifth Avenue approaching 57th Street on a summer afternoon. New York City

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772212/
The image is black and white, depicting an urban street scene from a bygone era. A group of people walks down the sidewalk on what appears to be E. 51st Street in New York City, as indicated by the signage visible above them. In this photo taken during daytime with ample sunlight casting soft shadows on the pavement, pedestrians are dressed in light and dark-toned summer clothing typical for that time period, such as suits, dresses, hats, and coats. A variety of individuals can be seen: men wearing ties and fedoras, women carrying handbags or small purses, some even in headdresses. The architecture lining the street is traditional with store signs visible on storefronts, including a "Grand Central Art Co." sign suggesting an art supply business located at 51st Street. A one-way traffic sign indicates that vehicles are traveling away from this perspective of Fifth Avenue. The presence of old-fashioned cars parked along the curb and moving in traffic suggests it's likely early to mid-20th century. The photo has a timestamp or reference number "3-8198" written on its border, which is characteristic for historical photographs often used by archives or newspapers at that time.
March 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM