1950s

Once called "magnificent" by the NY Times, now the ugliest building in Manhattan.

This vintage video will give you a tour of NYC in 1956... and it's in full color!

14 photos of Red Hook right before it became nearly abandoned.

Here's what Greenwich Village looked liked when Jack Kerouac was stomping around its streets.

"For the first time since 1950, more people are coming to New York City than leaving."

We have a lot of logistical and safety questions about this old Bed Bike.

These photos were just added to MCNY's archives, and were all taken by photographer Arthur Rothstein.

Previously unseen Vivian Maier photos from the 1960s and 1970s are on exhibit, but not for long.