Rainy Manhattan Evening (1948)

Apr 20 2012

The old–school cars, bright signs, and the wet street (52nd) give this photo an amazing atmosphere.

52nd Street is a 3.1km (1.9mile) long one-way street, traveling west to east across Midtown Manhattan.

Here is what 52nd St looks like today.

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Categories: Art, Places, Misc

Tags: 1948, manhattan, new york, old photos, usa

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