See old New York through the lens of prolific photographer Berenice Abbott and her 1930s federally funded project “Changing New York.” Hundreds of her photos are available to view online in #NYPLDigitalCollections .
Start browsing: on.nypl.org/3uXQ02y
Explore views of the Brooklyn Bridge throughout the years with #NYPLDigitalCollections . on.nypl.org/4aeQMaE
🐊🐷🎈Macy’s lore says the department store’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 when store employees asked for a holiday celebration. By 1928, the parade included helium-filled cartoon characters. #NYPLDigitalCollections
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This photo from our collection shows what research and quiet study looked like in The New York Public Library's historic Rose Main Reading Room in 1963! 📚
#NYPLDigitalCollections , ID: 5848131
🍀 Happy #StPatricksDay ! 🍀
Among the many treasures of #NYPLDigitalCollections are vintage postcards from the first few decades of the 20th century. on.nypl.org/3Tzq7Qu
Browse more than 1,000 photographs of the original West Side Story production from The Library for Performing Arts's Billy Rose Theatre Division in #NYPLDigitalCollections : on.nypl.org/3ZuFyuA
Did you know Mark Twain and Bram Stoker were friends?
From #NYPLDigitalCollections , correspondence addressed to “My Dear Mr. Stoker” from fellow writer Samuel Langhorne Clemens (a.k.a Mark Twain). Bram Stoker, author of 'Dracula,' was born on this day in 1847.
On this day in 1957, West Side Story premiered at the Winter Garden Theatre in NYC.
Browse more than 1,000 photographs of the original production from The Library for Performing Arts's Billy Rose Theatre Division in #NYPLDigitalCollections : on.nypl.org/3ZwZBIG
🌲 It’s beginning to smell a lot like pine trees!
Our collection contains over 10,000 photographic negatives by Morris Huberland dating from the 1940s through the 1980s, mostly featuring New York City and its inhabitants. #NYPLDigitalCollections on.nypl.org/3RuVZES
Astrologically speaking, it’s Aries season 🐏 Aries is thought to be confident, brave, and passionate. Booker T. Washington, Harry Houdini, Jayne Mansfield and Charlie Chaplin are all Aries born between March 21 and April 19. #NYPLDigitalCollections
Get ready for the Year of the Dragon with these dragons from #NYPLDigitalCollections 🐉 This Saturday, February 10, marks the start of the Lunar New Year!
You better watch out! Santa Claus is coming to town 🎅 Please note that all NYPL locations will be closed Monday, December 25.
📸 New York, NY. Photograph by Morris Huberland. #NYPLDigitalCollections , ID: 5750133
👽 Welcome, Aquarius season! Lovable weirdos, Aquarius are typically characterized as deep thinkers and unique personalities. They take pride in cultivating their differences and standing out from the crowd. From #NYPLDigitalCollections , here are a few Aquarius stars:
Looking for a sign? It’s the first day of Sagittarius season! ⭐️ From #NYPLDigitalCollections , here are a few Sagittarius stars and symbols:
1. Comedian Eugene Levy
2. Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Tina Turner
3. Writer Joan Didion
4. Dancer and anthropologist Pearl Primus
A flourishing Victorian era led to the design of cemeteries that emphasized nature. Cemetery locations were purposefully selected to ensure visitors could enjoy their surroundings while paying respects to those who've passed away. Image from NY Public Library #NYPLDigitalCollections
It's the first official day of spring and pretty soon your book club can meetup at the park again 🌸🌸🌸🌸
Conversation under the Cherry Tree. 1890–1909. #NYPLDigitalCollections , ID: 119452
Are you in your feelings? It’s the first day of Pisces season. In astrology, Pisces is thought to be idealistic, empathetic, and intuitive. Elizabeth Taylor, Albert Einstein, Nina Simone, and Alan Rickman are all Pisces born between Feb 19 and Mar 20. #NYPLDigitalCollections
These photographs from #NYPLDigitalCollections dating as far back as 1895 show some of the delights and challenges that snow brings to the big city!
→ After the Storm: New York City in Photos on.nypl.org/3tZmWaE
