This is an old stereocard; the photographer stood at the corner of 6th Ave. and 55th Street.
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People dressed so formally back then. The average person did not have a lot of clothing.
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I believe it had to do with pride of self. Not wanting to go out in public unless you look your best and look successful. I remember growing up in the 50’s and 60’s my mother would not leave the house unless she was well dressed and coiffed. Even to the grocery store or visit my grandmother. A different time.
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Your vintage pics series are always a delight. 
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Great!
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just beautiful!! I think I spent a full minute on each photo 
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I was just in Moynihan Train Hall a few days ago. It’s cool to see what it looked like way back then as compared to today.
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WTC under construction Feb/1969
I hope I haven’t edited the second picture too much, because the original is too bright (it was photographed towards the sun).
Collection by Miss Mackensen
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Interesting that the piers were still there at that point.
Looks ancient now lol
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What is the white art deco-looking building in the second photo? Guessing it’s no longer there?
i think thats the con ed building by union square??