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5th Ave Collection

"Capturing the Essence of 5th Ave

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City, Manhattan, Apple Store on Fifth Avenue

New York City, Manhattan, Apple Store on Fifth Avenue

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City, Manhattan, 5th Avenue train station

New York City, Manhattan, 5th Avenue train station
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Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City, Manhattan, New York Public Library, exterior

New York City, Manhattan, New York Public Library, exterior

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City, Manhattan 5th Ave Scene with St. Patrick's Cathedral

New York City, Manhattan 5th Ave Scene with St. Patrick's Cathedral

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City, Manhattan, Upper East Side, The Metropolitan Museum, Museum Mile

New York City, Manhattan, Upper East Side, The Metropolitan Museum, Museum Mile, Metropolitan Museum of Art, MET

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City, Manhattan, NY Public Library, Fortitude Lion Statue

New York City, Manhattan, NY Public Library, Fortitude Lion Statue

Background image5th Ave Collection: NY, NYC, Saks 5th Avenue, L'Avenue at Saks restaurant, view of St. Patrik's Cathedral through window

NY, NYC, Saks 5th Avenue, L'Avenue at Saks restaurant, view of St. Patrik's Cathedral through window

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City Manhattan, Midtown Grand Army Plaza, General Sherman Statue

New York City Manhattan, Midtown Grand Army Plaza, General Sherman Statue

Background image5th Ave Collection: NYC, Manhattan, Saks Fifth Avenue decorated for Christmas

NYC, Manhattan, Saks Fifth Avenue decorated for Christmas

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City, Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, Atlas statue

New York City, Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, Atlas statue

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York City, New York, USA. Holiday windows as seen from the streets on 5th Avenue

New York City, New York, USA. Holiday windows as seen from the streets on 5th Avenue

Background image5th Ave Collection: Detroit Photographic Co. 229 5th Ave. New York, c. 1900-05 (b/w photo)

Detroit Photographic Co. 229 5th Ave. New York, c. 1900-05 (b/w photo)
778478 Detroit Photographic Co. 229 5th Ave. New York, c.1900-05 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background image5th Ave Collection: A 5th Ave stage, New York, N. Y. c. 1900-10 (b / w photo)

A 5th Ave stage, New York, N. Y. c. 1900-10 (b / w photo)
867578 A 5th Ave stage, New York, N.Y. c.1900-10 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background image5th Ave Collection: NEW YORK: BROKAW HOUSE. Photo shows Isaac Brokaw mansion, designed by Rose & Stone

NEW YORK: BROKAW HOUSE. Photo shows Isaac Brokaw mansion, designed by Rose & Stone, with apartment house in background, New York City. The mansion was located at 5th Avenue and East 79th St

Background image5th Ave Collection: EASTER PARADE, 1915. Two women walk a dog down 5th Avenue during an Easter parade, New York

EASTER PARADE, 1915. Two women walk a dog down 5th Avenue during an Easter parade, New York. Photograph, 1915

Background image5th Ave Collection: ST. PATRICKs CATHEDRAL. The Cathedral of St

ST. PATRICKs CATHEDRAL. The Cathedral of St. Patrick in New York City. Photograph by Irving Underhill, c1946

Background image5th Ave Collection: Queens, Vol. 3, Double Page Plate No. 12; Part of Ward Three Whitestone; Map bounded

Queens, Vol. 3, Double Page Plate No. 12; Part of Ward Three Whitestone; Map bounded by 14th Ave. Haggertys Lane, 11th Ave. Clinton Pl. Cryders Lane, 10th Ave. 9th Ave. 8th Ave. 7th Ave. 5th Ave

Background image5th Ave Collection: NEW YORK: HOTEL, 1896. Scene outside the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City, looking

NEW YORK: HOTEL, 1896. Scene outside the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City, looking uptown from the corner of 23rd Street. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1896

Background image5th Ave Collection: NEW YORK: HARLEM, c1865. Harlem seen from the old fort in Central Park near 5th Avenue

NEW YORK: HARLEM, c1865. Harlem seen from the old fort in Central Park near 5th Avenue and 108th Street. Lithograph, American, c1865

Background image5th Ave Collection: PLAZA HOTEL, c1894. The first Plaza Hotel, Central Park South (59th Street) and Fifth Avenue

PLAZA HOTEL, c1894. The first Plaza Hotel, Central Park South (59th Street) and Fifth Avenue, New York City, completed in 1889: photographed c1894

Background image5th Ave Collection: FLATIRON BLDG. NYC, 1904. At the intersection of Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23rd Street

FLATIRON BLDG. NYC, 1904. At the intersection of Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23rd Street: stereograph view, 1904

Background image5th Ave Collection: NY: FIFTH AVENUE, 1902. Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday, 1902

NY: FIFTH AVENUE, 1902. Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday, 1902

Background image5th Ave Collection: NEW YORK: FIFTH AVENUE. Crowds in front of St

NEW YORK: FIFTH AVENUE. Crowds in front of St. Patricks Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Easer Sunday. Photographed in 1904

Background image5th Ave Collection: WORLD WAR I: ARCH, c1918. The Arch of Jewels located at Sixteenth Street and Fifth

WORLD WAR I: ARCH, c1918. The Arch of Jewels located at Sixteenth Street and Fifth Avenue in New York, New York. Photograph, c1918

Background image5th Ave Collection: WORLD WAR I: PARADE, 1918. Parade to celebrate the signing of the Armistice on 42nd street

WORLD WAR I: PARADE, 1918. Parade to celebrate the signing of the Armistice on 42nd street and 5th avenune, New York. Photograph, November 11, 1918

Background image5th Ave Collection: WORLD WAR I: ARMISTICE DAY. Parade on New York Citys 5th Avenue to celebrate the

WORLD WAR I: ARMISTICE DAY. Parade on New York Citys 5th Avenue to celebrate the signing of the Armistice, New York. Photograph, 1918

Background image5th Ave Collection: New York Public Library Fifth Avenue New York City

New York Public Library Fifth Avenue New York City




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"Capturing the Essence of 5th Ave: A Glimpse into New York's Past" Step back in time to the early 1900s as we explore the iconic 5th Avenue through a series of captivating black and white photographs. The Detroit Photographic Co. , located at 229 5th Ave, New York, presents us with a snapshot of history that transports us to a bygone era. One image showcases a bustling stage on 5th Ave, New York City, and is an enchanting sight, capturing the energy and vibrancy of this renowned street during its heyday. Another photograph takes us inside the magnificent Isaac Brokaw mansion designed by Rose & Stone – an architectural masterpiece that once graced this illustrious avenue. Moving forward in time, we witness an Easter Parade in full swing along 5th Avenue in 1915. Two elegantly dressed women stroll alongside their furry companion as they celebrate this joyous occasion. The atmosphere is electric as people revel in the festivities against the backdrop of one of New York's most famous streets. The grandeur continues with St. Patrick's Cathedral standing tall and majestic on 5th Ave – an awe-inspiring symbol of faith and architectural brilliance. Its presence adds to the allure and charm that has made this avenue so legendary throughout history. Delving deeper into these images, we explore detailed maps showcasing different sections of Manhattan and Brooklyn bounded by various intersecting streets – from Harlem River to East River, from W. 136th St to E. 97th St - each map revealing new corners waiting to be discovered within these vibrant neighborhoods. As we immerse ourselves further into these snapshots frozen in time, it becomes evident why 5th Avenue holds such significance for both locals and visitors alike. From luxurious mansions to cultural landmarks like St. Patrick's Cathedral; from parades celebrating special occasions like Easter.