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Image of Bronx County Trust — 138th St. & Third Ave.

Image of Bronx County Trust Building, Bronx World War Memorial, and Estey Piano Company clock tower — 139th St. & Third Ave.

Image of cars, buildings, people crossing a street and on sidewalks, and an elevated train station. A trolley line is also visible in a cobblestone road. — 149th St. & Courtlandt Ave.

Image of a road with cars, buses, taxi,s and the Third Avenue El, as well as a subway station for the 2 and 5 lines. — 149th St., Melrose Ave. & Third Ave.

Image of four white males in suits standing above a cake inscribed with the words "15th Anniversary" — 15th anniversary of Bronx Office Of First Federal Savings And Loan Association

Image of a white male student looking up at a model sailing yacht — A Boat Of My Own

Image of two buses and crowds of people outside Yankee Stadium — A Day At The Game

Image of a living room with couches, paintings, and lights. — A Parkchester Apartment

Image of several people loading coal — Acrylite

Drawing of a large building with 5 stories — Adams-Flanigan Department Store

Image of the New York Botanical Garden as seen from the air — Aerial View of the New York Botanical Garden

Image of reedbucks, rush bucks, and nyalas in front of a moat. Lions look out from a rock pile. — African Plains Animals

Image of an aerial view of the East Bronx showing Jacobi Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Co-op City in the distance. — Air View Of The East Bronx

Image of a store that says "Uptown its Alexanders" and has cars and people outside. — Alexander’s

Image of the interior of Yankee Stadium showing crowds and a ballgame in progress. A shorstop appears to be throwing a ball toward Third Base — Around The Bases

Image of a closed garage with people walking past — Atlas Supply Co., Inc.

Image of a large building surrounded with dozens of parked cars — Automobile Warehouses, Inc.

Image of men and women posing for a group picture — Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Several men in suits are standing in front of an easel that says "Welcome" — Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Image of men and women seated around a table eating from plates — Bankers Donate To Blood Drive

Interior view a bank branch showing customers opening accounts. — Bankers Trust Co.

Image of a suburban-style bank branch, surrounded by a road — Bankers Trust Co.

Image of the NY Zoological Society's Barnyard — Barnyard In Zoo

Several young men jumping with a ball in front of a basketball net — Basketball At The PAL Youth Center

Image of Bedford Park Academy at 2488 Grand Concourse. The IND 8th Ave. subway station entrance is on the left. — Bedford Park Academy

image of borough hall with red-white-and-blue flags and garlands — Borough Hall

View of Borough Hall with a tree and stairs — Borough Hall

Image of Borough Hall at 177th St. & Third Ave. and photographed from the Third Ave. El. Note the trolley's electric lines, appearing to cross the lawn in the foreground. — Borough Hall

Image of a stone bridge over a river with trees, grass, and dirt nearby — Boulder Bridge At The Garden

Several men with papers in front of them, seated at a desk, and talking into microphones — Bowling For Youngsters

Several men and boys are seated around a shelter and firewood inside a bank branch — Boy Scouts Display At Bank

Image of a parade of boy scouts in their uniform walking a path through the woods — Boy Scouts Visit The Garden

Image of a truck being loaded with coal — Bradley-Mahony Coal Corp.

Image of a man and a woman holding a jeweled staff and looking at jeweled crowns — Britain’s Crown Jewels

Image of a large factory building on a slanted hill. A car sits in front of it. — Bronx Apparel Center

Image of three older women, and one man in a suit. A sign behind them says Bronx Artists Guid, TA 9-2975, between 11am and 1pm, Exhibit of Paintings." — Bronx Artists Guild Exhibit

Image of a billboard advertising Clason Point Park as Clean and Delightful. Another billboard says "The Bronx, with a population of over 700,0000 invites the manufacturer and home seeker for particuarls, address teh Bronx Board of Trade, 137th Street and Third Avenue." — Bronx Billboards

Image of American flags, and dozens of men in suits sitting at tables and eating. — Bronx Board Of Trade Banquet 1951

Dozens of men in suits are seated around circular tables. Image of an American flag, with a person in front of it who appears to be making a speech. — Bronx Board of Trade Luncheon 1952

Several men in suits are standing around talking. A waterfront and a boat are visible in the background. A folding chair and table is visible in the foreground. — Bronx Board Of Trade meeting At the NYS Maritime College

Image of about 30 men in suits, as well as one woman. Half are standing and half are seated. — Bronx Board Of Trade Membership Council 1952

Image of several men in pre-1930s suits looking at the camera. — Bronx Board Of Trade Office

Aerial view of the network of highways leading to or planned to lead to the Throgs Neck Bridge, and the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. — Bronx Bridge Approaches

Aerial view of the Bronx Community College, CUNY campus at University Ave. & W. 181st St. BCC took over this former New York University campus in 1973. Also shown is the surrounding Morris Heights community, the Major Deegan Expressway and the Harlem River. — Bronx Community College

View of the excavation site of the Bronx County Building amd Court on Mott Ave. (now Grand Concourse). — Bronx County Building Site

View of Bronx County building under construction. Beams are visible as facade hasnot yet been installed. — Bronx County Building Under Construction

Image of The Port Morris office of the Bronx County Trust Company at 138th Street — Bronx County Trust Co.

Image of the Bronx County Trust Company Building — Bronx County Trust Co.

Image of Bronx County Trust Co. at E. 149th St. and Third Avenue, looking south. Also shown are the Third Avenue El, on the right, and on the left, a spur of the Second Avenue El that terminated at Freeman St. A White Rock truck and a Willis Avenue trolley are shown on the left. — Bronx County Trust Co.

Image of the Port Morris office of the Bronx County Trust Co. at 138th Street — Bronx County Trust Co.

Two women and a man in suits present documents to a man in suits wearing a soldier's hat. — Bronx County Trust Co. Promotes Patriotism

Image of several row houses, one of which has a sign saying Bronx Eye & Ear Infirmary — Bronx Eye and Ear Infirmary

Image of a window display showing how gas meters work. — Bronx Gas and Electric Co.

Image of several buildings, with a smokestack for the hospital laundry. — Bronx General Hospital

Drawing of the Bronx Hospital building showing people with canes, in coats, top hats, and in 1920s era cars. — Bronx Hospital

Drawing art deco style hospital building, men in suits and hats,women in fur coats and hats, and 1910s automobiles. — Bronx Maternity Hospital

Image of a billboard saying "Bronx Mobilization of Business and Industry, week of October 2, 1933, for returning prosperity and community advancement. Look ahead! Let's Go! Bronx Board of Trade, 349 East 149th Street — Bronx Mobilization Of Business And Industry Week

Image of a waterfall and many trees — Bronx Park Views (1 of 4)

Image of a river and trees — Bronx Park Views (2 of 4)

Image of a river and trees. It appears to be a sunset or sunrise reflecting off the water. — Bronx Park Views (3 of 4)

Image of a river surrounded by trees — Bronx Park Views (4 of 4)

Image of a map of Bronx Parkways and Expressways, both current and planned. — Bronx Parkways And Expressways

Image of a male bank executive giving a female customer a savings bond. A femlae telelr is behind an iron gate, and another man in a suit looks on. — Bronx Savings Bank

Image of Bronx Savings Bank branch at 1735 University Ave. Several flags, plus cars, a 44th precinct police car, other stores, and a billboard for whiskey are visible. — Bronx Savings Bank – Opening Day

Image of several older men wearing dark-colored suits cutting a ribbon to open a drive in for the Bronx Savings Bank — Bronx Savings Bank New Drive-in

Image of an unfinished Bronx Terminal Market. The building is under construction. The facade is not installed yet. — Bronx Terminal Market

Image of the Bronx Union YMCA Building with several trees, cars, and benches. An unknown person appears to have just crossed a street. — Bronx Union YMCA Building

Image of billboards, a car, and a subway station

Image of a pylon and a half finished roadway for the Bruckner Expressway. — Bruckner Expressway (1 of 2)

A head on view of an uncompleted section of the Bruckner expressway. A car is visible in fron of the highway, and a railroad trestle is visible in the distance. — Bruckner Expressway (2 of 2)

Image of dozens of Quonset huts at Bruckner Boulevard and Boynton Avenue, facing east. In the distance is the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge and Clason Point Gardens housing project. — Bruckner Housing

Image of a 10-story building labeled "Busher Building." The National City Bank of New York is on the first floor. Several 1940s or 1950s era cars are available, and many people cross the street. A bill board for National Cash Registers is visible above the Wool Bros. store. — Busher Building

Image of several men in suits looking through bound volumes on a podium. One holds up a book labeled "Poor's Register of Directors and Executives 1958." — Business Collection At The Public Library

Image of a billboard saying "For Bronx progress - Buy in the Bronx." Save time, save travel, save money." Make the Bronx Grow - The Bronx Board of Trade." — Buy In The Bronx

Image of about 30 men in formal navaluniforms looking at the camera. — Cadets Ashore

Image of a woman smiling at the camera, and a man staring at a girl holding a doll. The girl is smiling at the camera. — Casting Ballots For Dolls Displayed At Bank

Image of Frank W. Kridel presenting Yankees manager Casey Stengel with a daffodil floral ring labeled 'Good Luck' at home plate of Yankee Stadium during opening game ceremonies. — Celebrating Success

Image of a line of people. Several are looking at appliances, others appear to be paying bills. A uniformed police or security guard is also present. — Central Union Gas Co

Image of a car exiting a bank branch after having just passed its drive-through. — Chase Manhattan Bank

Chase Manhattan Bank

Image of several men at a bank counter. The bank has a tile floor, windows, house plants, and people seated in a waiting area. — Chase Manhattan Bank

Image of a group of a dozen children clustered around a tree. Two women wearing hats, and a man in uniform stand with them. One of the women appears to be lecturing. — Children Visit The Garden

Image of an approximately four-story building. Some plant matter is in the road. A person in a suit stands outside the main entrance labled "Childrens Court" — Childrens’ Court

Image of about a dozen girls opening gifts. behind them are a teenage boy in a suit, a Santa Claus, several men in suits and several nuns. — Christmas Party At The Kennedy Home

Image of a Santa with three children and one older woman. — Christmas Party For Children Patients

Image of a crowd gathered in front of a theater. — Civil Defense Volunteer Drive (1 of 2)

Image of seveal men in suits and one woman in a dress standing at a podium stating "Plan for Survival! 1,000,0000 Civil Defense Volunteers needed (Vincent R. Impellitteri, Mayor) — Civil Defense Volunteer Drive (2 of 2)

Image of a child throwing something in an empty litter basket. A woman and three men stand next to him in front of the trash can, labeled "Put Litter here, District 22" — Cleaning Up

Image of a bank branch from the outside. — Commercial State Bank and Trust Company of New York

Image of an architectural drawing of the Concourse Village towers, parking lots. The county building, and stadium in the background. — Concourse Village

Image of a factory surrounded by parked cars, triple-parked cars and cars parked on sidewalks. A parking lot is also visible. — Conover Steel-Wire Co

Image of cars, trucks, and factories. — Conover Steel-Wire Co. Inc

Image of Conservatory buildings at the New York Botanical Garden showing the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the distance. A person looking at gardens and a person biking are visible. — Conservatory Range At The New York Botanical Garden

Image of an architectural drawing of a building that says "Corn Exchange Bank." Several people are walking toward the entrance. 1920s-30s era cars are visible. — Corn Exchange Bank Plan

Image of a street scene at Fordham Rd. & Creston Ave. showing newly opened stores, including Cromwell's, following a four alarm fire that destroyed the stores the previous year. — Cromwell Shirt Shops

Image of an architectural drawing of housing and highways connecting to Washington Bridge. — Cross Bronx Expressway At Washington Bridge

Image of a highway onramp. Several cars are visible, as is an ovular building and housing projects. — Cross Bronx Expressway New Road Section

Image of construction equipment and debris in an open cut. Buildings flank the open cut. — Cross Bronx Expressway Under Construction (1 of 2)

Image of debris in an open cut. Several workers walk by. Buildings flank the cut, and a bridge is visible in the background. — Cross Bronx Expressway Under Construction (2 of 2)

Image of an architectural drawing of a Chevrolet dealer. Many cars are visible, as is the dealer's glass showroom. Cars are also driving past, and other buildings are shadowed in the background. — Curry Chevrolet Dealership Completed

Image of a field of daffodils. Several trees without leaves and evergreens are visible, as is a small fence. — Daffodils Along The Garden Path

Image of a residential street with streetlights, trees, and cars visible. — Decatur Avenue

Image of a street with cars and street lights in the distance. — Decatur Avenue

Image of soldiers lined facing a gangplank. — Decommissioning The U.S.S. HYDRUS At Fort Schuyler

Image of a soldier and his family looking at a sign that says "Fordham Road, Grand Concourse, Defense Bond Square." — Defense Bonds And Bronx Heroes

Image of box cars, factories, and the Macombs Dam Bridge in the background. — Delivering the Goods

Image of an almost completed high school building. — DeWitt Clinton High School

Image of a building. The ground is snowy, and the building's wire interior is partially visible. A construction trailer is displayed to the right. — DeWitt Clinton High School

Image of an empty bank lobby. — Dollar Savings Bank

Image of Dollar Savings bank building, as well as several cars — Dollar Savings Bank

Image of a bank branch. — Dollar Savings Bank At Parkchester Drive-in

Several older men in suits looking at wire dolls, ships, and buildings — Dollar Savings Bank Boy Scout Exposition

Actress Patty Duke talks to a girl of indeterminate age — Dollar Savings Bank Doll Dressing Contest

Image of two women surrounded by flowers. — Dollar Savings Bank Flower Show

Image of two women in front of a decorative windmill and looking at piles of flowers. — Dollar Savings Bank Flower Show

Image of a bank branch decorated with a giant liberty head. Several 1940s or 1950s era cars are parked in front of it. — Dollar Savings Bank, Parkchester Branch

Image of several children's drawings, with the text "Draw the dream you save for" — Dollar Savings Bank’s Drawing Contest

Image of a female nurse checking the blood pressure and arm of a male blood donor. Another man looks on at him, smiling. — Donation at Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank

Image of a man giving blood as another man looks on. A female nurse is checking his arm with a stethoscope. — Donation at Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank

Image of a brick building with a brick retaining wall in front of it saying "Drake High School" — Drake High School

Image of people walking toward an elevated train platform. A lamp post, buildings, and a car at a parking meter are visible, as is a trolley underneath the elevated train platform. — East 148th St., Willis Ave. & Third Ave.

Image of a busy street scene with pedestrians, automobiles, buses, an elevated subway line, taxi and even Hearns Dept. Store employees on strike. — East 149th St. & Third Ave.

Aerial view of Liebmann Breweries. Several buildings are visible. — Eichler Brewery And Then The Liebmann Brewery

Image of a man kneeling on a step-stool, illuminated by an electric light bulb surrounded by wires, conduits, and electrical infrastructure. — Electrical Wiring Underway

Image of a large building with billboards for Electro-Chemical Engraving Co, Greases Garage, and Washington Stables. — Electro-Chemical Engraving Co.

Image of a group of zoo visitors. One is feeding an elephant, whose trunk is outstretched. — Elephant Eating At the Bronx Zoo

Photograph of a high school building. — Evander Childs High School

Image of a map of several playgrounds around Mosholu Parkway, Bronx Parkway, and Pelham Parkway — Existing And Proposed Playgrounds Along Parkways In The Bronx

Image of the Farberware building when it was under construction and when it was completed. — Farberware Co.

Image of a business labeled "Farmers Square Restaurant." The Terminal Market is on the left and a portion of Yankee Stadium is seen on the right. — Farmers Square Restaurant

Image of several men in suits, and one little boy, lined up to enter a festooned bank branch — Federation Bank and Trust Co.

Image of one older white man in a suit handing a certificate to another older white man in a suit. — Fight Against Polio

Image of a small building with two columns. An American flag, a pedestrian, and two cars are visible. — Fire Alarm Control Building

Image of two men in suits on phones at a desk, and two men looking at a map. — Fire Alarm Control Office

Image of a building on fire. A fire truck with several fire fighters spray water at it. — Fire Fighting And Civil Defense

Image of a man in traditional native American attire smiles next to a bald man in a suit. They are both standing in front of a bank vault. — First American Opens 1st Account In New Bronx Bank Branch

Image of many children, mostly girls, working at tables filled with flowers and vases. — Flower Arranging At The Garden

Image of mostly men in suits, as well as a woman with a note pad, sitting in chairs and staring at what appears to be a presentation. — Fordham Concourse Merchants Association

Aerial view of the Fordham Hill houses. A gas tank is visible to the right, as are railroad lines and other buildings. — Fordham Hill Houses

Image of an apartment complex showing buildings, landscaped medians, and cars lined up. — Fordham Hill Houses

Image of buildings, cars, and trolley tracks at Fordhman Road. The New York Botanical Gardens are visible in the distance. — Fordham Road

Image of buildings, people, and automobiles. — Fordham Road And University Ave.

Image of students chatting on the grass at Fordhman University, in front of a collegiate gothic building. — Fordham University

Image of two children, one a standing girl and one a boy standing on a chair, hanging up a sign that says "Guiding Youth - Another service helped by the Greater New York Fund." — Forest Neighborhood House

Image of a large decorative water fountain with bushes in the front, and lamp posts on the side. A nearby building is decorated with an advertisement for Gold Medal Flour. — Fountain In Victory Garden Of Crotona Park

Image of a uniformed police officer with a helmet and baton handing a candy or lollipop to a small child in a white frock and bonnet. — Freedomland’s ‘Old New York’ Section

Image of a railroad engine with steam coming out. It is numbered "4" and has an engineer sticking out the side and looking at the camera. — Freedomland’s Popular Santa Fe Railroad Ride

Image of several cars "combat parked" on the sidewalk outside a brick garage labeled "George Bahr Truckmen and Riggers" — George Bahr, Inc., Truckmen & Riggers

Image of a panda next to water and a tree. Dozens of people look down from above a concrete wall at the panda. — Giant Panda At Play

Image of an older woman talking to a younger woman next to a man in a suit with a pocket square. A sign in the distance says "Travelers Aid" — Gloria Swanson helps Travelers Aid Society’s 1951 campaign

Image of a brick building with concrete bollards near its entrance. It has a small balcony as well. — Gold Medal Studios

Image of cars going through an underpass under the Grand Concourse. — Grand Concourse Completed Underpass

Image of people and cars next to a subway station. A sign says no parking next to a car parked on the sidewalk. A sign in the distance advertises New Oversized premium ham. Another advertises "Shop in the bronx." Several other builboards are visible and businesses including Rosmain's Delicatessan. — Grand Concourse South Of Fordham Road

Image of an open cut construction. A bridge is being scaffolded, and cranes are visible in the background. Lots of boards and steel plates appear to be visible in the front. — Grand Concourse Traverse Road

Image of construction and cars and horses as an underpass is being built. — Grand Concourse Underpass Under Construction

Image of a worker in a welding helmet welding what seems to be a steel pipe. — Grand Iron & Steel Works, Inc.

Image of steel bars, cranes, and warehouse buildings. — Grand Iron & Steel Works, Inc.

Image of people milling around in front of a branch of Manufacturers Trust Company. The door is open, and a sign says "Open House". — Grand Opening of Manufacturers Trust Company’s New Branch

Image of a factory saying "The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. and Bakery." A watertower for "Sachs" is nearby. — Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.

Image of about a dozen men in suits holding a golden shovel and pointing it at the ground. — Ground Breaking Ceremony For Hudson River Bridge

Image of a large hauling truck with a crane on its trailer in front of a brick building with sign saying "Caterpillar" and "H.O." Penn Machinery Co. — H. O. Penn Machinery Co.

Image of a factory floor with machines, welding, and assembly appearing to be taking place. — H. O. Penn Machinery Co.

Image of two students reading behind an iron gate and in front of busts of famous Americans. — Hall Of Fame For Great Americans

Image of a poster advertising for Defense bonds and acknowledging the Bronx soldiers who died in defense of their country from September 3 to October 27, 1951 in Korea. — Heroes And Defense Bonds

Image of a tractor on a pier. A fishing boat is visible in the distance. — Higgs Marine Service

Image of two men in uniforms cutting lumber on table saws. — Higgs Marine Service

Image of a small office, pickuptruck and car next to what appear to be residential buildings. — Higgs Marine Service

Image of the underside of High Bridge looking onto the river. — High Bridge

Image of High Bridge from the unpaved Speedway. — High Bridge

Image of High Bridge, a high way with cars and trucks, a distant wter tower and houses of Washington Heights. — High Bridge

Image of several steam ships sailing down the Harlem River under High Bridge. — High Bridge Marine Pageant And Celebration

Image of a large three story building and circa 1920s cars. — Home For Destitute Blind

Image of several men in suits and women in dresses stnading in front of a ribbon. Everybody is wearing flower corsages. — Home Hardware & Supply Co.

Image of two men in dark suits looking at posters advertising modern kitchens, lumber boards, sidings, and more, all "easy to have with a Norht Side Savings Bank Home Improvement Loan" — Home Improvement Display At Bank

Image of an old timey hotel that is mostly brick facaded. Several cars wait outside. — Hotel Concourse Plaza

Image of an architectural rendering of the Hotel Concourse Plaza. — Hotel Concourse Plaza

Image of colleagiate gothic buildings with ivy growing on their walls. — Hunter College In The Bronx

Image of modernist building whose facade looks like square honeycombs. — Hunter College In The Bronx

Image of a gas power plant which borders the water. There is no development in the immediate vicinity but buildings look on in the distance. — Hunts Point Gas Plant

Image of men in suits on a platform wiht American flags. One man is speaking into a microphone. — Hunts Point Sewage Disposal Plant Opening

Image of a bank branch with brick facade and wood framed-door. — Irving Trust Company, City Island Branch

Image of art deco-styled building labeled "Jacob and Emil Leitner incorporated" — Jacob and Emil Leitner

Image of an aerial photograph of the Jerome Park Reservoir and surrounding areas. — Jerome Park Reservoir

Image of Jerry Lewis in a blazer with several women in dresses and one man in a suit. — Jerry Lewis for Muscular Dystrophy Association

Image of an architectural drawing of a large building with signs advertising Kindermann Fireproof Storage, established 1894 — Kindermann & Sons Fire Proof Storage Warehouses

Image of two men with shovels decorated with ribbons putting them into the ground. Several other men look on. — Knickerbocker Savings and Loan

Image of an architectural rendering of the interior of a bank branch. — Knickerbocker Savings and Loan Plan

Image of a gril accepting a dollar from an older woman. A man looks on and smiles. — Launching New York Heart Fund Drive

Image of a catering hall with chairs, pitchers of water and flowers on tables. — Lauritanos Restaurant – Blue Room

Image of a dance floor and tables with desserts, silverware, water, and numbers on them -- seemingly set up for a wedding. — Lauritanos Restaurant – Gold Room

Image of an architectural rendering for a school. Several school buses are visible as well. — Lavelle School For The Blind

Image of a woman in a wheelchair, a nurs, and a woman standing in between parallel bars who appears to be learning to talk again. — Learning To Walk Again

Image of residential and factory buildings. A gas tank and the Hellgate bridge are visible in the distance. — Looking at the Southeast Bronx

Image of two large factory buildings with large surface parking lots next to a river. — Loral Electronics Corp

Image of an elevated train entrance, several vacant lots, and a gas station. A variety of buildings and trees are visible in the background. — Macombs Dam Park Extension And Subway Spur

Image of a highway with traffic exiting an onramp. — Major Deegan Expressway

Image of a highway with very little taffic, as well as parked cars, railroad tracks, and residential buildings. — Major Deegan Expressway

Image of students mulling around in several groups. A treee, benches, and grass are visible. — Manhattan College

Image of a brick building with an American flag. Two bushes are in front of the door labeled "Manhattan College Engineering Building." — Manhattan College Engineering Building

Several men in suits and one woman hold a pair of oversized scizzors and are cutting a ribbon that says Manufacturers Hanover Trust. — Manufacturers Trust Co Moves To New Building

Image of a branch of Manufacturer's Trust Company. There are cobblestone streets and an ornate lamp post visible. Signs for Boston Road and Corsa Ave are also visible. — Manufacturers Trust Company

Image of several steam boats traveling on a river. 1920s cars are visible on the nearby road, and the first boat has many people on the bow and many flags on top. — Marine Pageant Sails Past High Bridge

Image of a restaurant, trees, traffic lights, and cars. — Mayer’s Parkway Restaurant

Image of several men in suits cutting a ribbon. In the background, a sign says "now open." — McCrory’s at Castle Hill

Image of a drawing of a hospital with trees surrounding it. The hospital is on a hill. — Misericordia Hospital

Image of a malebartender, wearing a tie. There is tinsel, bells, and a sign saying "happy new year." — Moccio’s Bar and Grill

Image of cars in front of a hospital. Several people are also walking nearby, and a lamppost and tree are also visible. — Montefiore Hospital

Image of hospital building, with trees and sidewalks — Montefiore Hospital

Image of a large brick building. — Mount St. Michael Academy

Image of a brick building with stairs and a tree. — Mount St. Michael Academy

Image of several men in suits, and one in a postal uniform. They are next to a cartoon image of a smiling postman holding a US Mail bag and holding an envelope." He is labeled as "Mr. Zip" — Mr. Zip Is Coming

Aerial Image of a pier next to a railroad yard. Gypsum appears to be piled everywhere and a sign says "National Gypsum Co." — National Gypsum Co

Image of a building with a sign saying "National Plywood". A boxcar appears to be loading and several cars are also present. — National Plywood Co

Image of several men looking at the camera. Each wears suits with flower corsages. A man in the center holds scissors and appears to be cutting a white ribbon. — New Chase Manhattan Bank

Image of dozens, maybe hundreds of people waiting online to sit with bank employees and open accounts. — New North Side Savings Bank

Image of many men in suits looking at a camera. The tallest one is cutting a ribbon. — New Office For The Bronx Chamber Of Commerce

Image of a man demonstrating a telphone to several others. — New Princess Telephone

Image of two men in suit shaking hands. Four women in dresses flank them in front of a glass window labeled "New York Telephone Company." — New Telephone Business Office in ‘Kingsbridge’, 1953

Image of an ornate building with pathways, bushes, and pipe fencing. — New York Botanical Garden Conservatory

Image of a stone bridge over a river and a trail. Many trees and boulders are also visible. — New York Botanical Garden Trail

Image of an ornate building. A lawn and trees are visible. — New York Botanical Garden, Museum Building

Image of a stone building, with trees, tables, chairs, and umbrellas visible. — New York Botanical Garden, Snuff Mill

Several people are viewing trees and a river. An old stone building, and tables with umbrellas, are visible in the background. — New York Botanical Garden, Snuff Mill

Several men and women looking at trees and a river. — New York Botanical Garden, Snuff Mill

Image of a stone building in front of a river. Several circular tables and umbrellas are visible. The tables appear to have diners at them. — New York Botanical Garden, Snuff Mill

Image of an overheard view of a proposed planffor decking for the New York Central Railroad yards. Visible items include the Major Deegan Expressway, Yankee Stadium, the County Building, Cardinal Hayes H.S., the 149th St. Post Office, Patterson Houses, and the Melrose Central building of the New York Central Railroad. — New York Central Plan, Circa 1950s

Several men wearing polo shirts, sweat pants, and cleats looking at the camera. — New York Giant Coaches, Circa 1950s

Image of about a dozen men in suits and women in dresses smiling at the camera. Pennants saying NY Giants are visible. — New York Giants Players And Their Wives, 1950s

Image of an architectural rendering of the Kingsbridge Library Branch. It is a watercolor style, with two figures walking, and two cars. — New York Public Library, Kingsbridge Branch, 1958

Image of a building with trees, and a plaque noting that the New York State Maritime Academy was established in 1875 and is the oldest Maritime Academy in the United States. — New York State Maritime Academy

Image of a wide building with a field in front of it. — New York University

Image of many men in suits and women in fur lined coats. — New York Yankee Contingent At The Hotel Concourse Plaza, Circa 1950s

Image of a large ferry boat and a small tug boat on a river. The ferry boat has a sign saying "Express" — New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Express Ship, Circa Early 1900s

Many men in straw hats and suits in front of an electric railcar. The railcar says "New Haven 0100 Maine Bullet" and also has a box car attached. — New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, 1931

Aerial image of a rail yard with parked cars, buildings, and highways visible. — New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, Hellgate Yard

Photograph of a stone church — North New York Congregational Church

Image of several men and one woman in suits looking at architectural plans. A sign in the background says "new building." — North New York Savings & Loan Association

Image of an architectural drawing of a branch of North New York Savings. Several men in suits and women in dresses are visible, as are two circa 1960s cars. — North New York Savings and Loan Association

Image of a boy in a blazer showing tickets to a woman in a suit and hat. Two men in suits look on — North Side Savings Bank ‘Quiz Kid’

Image of two men in suits passing a check, and several boys in baseball uniforms. One man in a suit is in the back, as is one man in a T-shirt (presumably the coach). — North Side Team At Bank

Image of factory buildings, boats, and rail bridges over a river. — NYS Barge Canal Terminal At Mott Haven

Architectural rendering of the Oceana Oil Terminal. A large boat and several tug boats are visible. — Oceana Oil Terminal

Image of a line of people with police barricades. An officer watches the crowd, and there are American flags and red-white-and-blue decorations on the bank building. — Opening Of North Side Saving Bank

Image of two men in suits holding a book of commemorative stamps. — Opening Of Post Office Station

Image of many men, women, and children. Several men are tipping their hats. The building says "The Railroad Co-Operative Buidling and Loan Association" — Opening of the Railroad Co-operative Building & Loan Association

Image of an overhead view of Orchard Beach — Orchard Beach

Image of a school with trees and clouds. Two cars are visible, as are several stduents. — P.S. 109

Image of a drawing of PS 122. There are trees in the background. — P.S. 112

Architectural rendering of PS 122, with trees, students, and cars. An American flag is in the background — P.S. 122

Architectural rendering of Public School 22, with cars, students, and trees without leaves. — P.S. 22

Image of an empty auditorium — P.S. 82

Two men in suits point at paintings on a peg-board. — Paintings On Display At North Side Savings Bank

Image of several men standing and dozens of boys and girls sitting. A sign says "Police Athletic League" and "Edward P. Lynch Center". — PAL Youth Center

Image of several men in PAL t-shirts looking at many bosy in white t-shirts. Several flags, including an American flag, are visible, as are many evergreen trees. — PAL’s Summer Camp

Image of ornate metal gates and trees. — Paul J. Rainey Memorial Gates

Image of a water-cooler with a slot for ice cubes, Pepsi and tonic water — Pine Hill Crystal Spring Water Co

Image of two boys playing ping-pong while several others stand around watching. — Ping Pong At The PAL Youth Center

Image of a drawing of a glass building with a visible showroom and sign saying "Pisers Furniture, Rugs Television" — Pisers Anniversary Modernization

Image of an architectural rendering of a bank building. Two people on a sidewalk with a metal fence look over a road or rail track next to the building. — Plan For new North Side Savings Bank

Image of a playground with athletic fields, swings, and a comfort station. Housing is visible in the distance. — Playground At E. 134th Street

Image of an architectural overhead rendering of a playground showing ublic School 11, University Ave, and Merriam Ave. — Playground At University Avenue

Image of an architectural rendering of buildings, a baseball field, and trees. — Proposed Playground In Morrisania

Image of large factory buildings and 1920s-era cars. — Proposed Port Morris Terminals

Image of architectural plans for Van Cortlandt park including playgrounds, comfort stations, field houses, and more. — Proposed Recreation Facilities At Van Cortlandt Park

Architectural drawing of Prospect Hospital showing the hospital, people, and trees. Two cars sit off in the distance. — Prospect Hospital

Image of a large, high ceilinged room, with printing presses and workers in motion throughout. — R. Hoe & Co., Inc.

Image of two workers holding cables on printing press equipment — R. Hoe & Co., Inc.

Image of workers and printing presses. — R. Hoe & Co., Inc.

Image of an architectural drawing for the R. Hoe & Company factory. Shows many buildings, and a parking lot with about 20 cars. — R. Hoe & Co., Inc.

Image of an architectural drawing of a large distribution terminal with parking lots and railroad tracks. — R.C. Williams & Co.

Image of about a dozen young men standing at attention in their military uniforms. Two flags are visible, one of which has a sword and rifle on it. — R.O.T.C. Marching Below The Hall Of Fame For Great Americans

Image of a factory building with several open windows. — Rae Metal Products Co

Image of a parade of costumed children. Some are looking at the camera and some are not. They are walking past mixed-use buildings. — Ragamuffin Parade Along Alexander Ave

Image of three men in suits. One woman is between them, opening a refrigerator. — Refrigerator Donated To Junior Achievement

Image of bleachers and empty fields, with a pool visible in the top right corner. Trees are visible in the background. — Rice Stadium

Image of movie theatre, its marquee, and many people and cars. Alexander's store is visible in the background. — RKO Fordham

Image of a department store that says "Rogers Department Store." Fire escapes and a water tower are also visible. — Rogers Department Store

Image of a field of roses, with trees and a brick shelter in the background. — Roses In Bloom At The Garden

Image of an ornate rotunda and a road in front of it. — Rotunda Of The Hall Of Fame For Great Americans

Image of a sailboat sitting in dry dock — Sail Boat On City Island

Image of the Franklin Savings bank building. Cars, a bus, and a decorative sail are visible. An El train stop sits adjacent to the building. — Sail Into Security

Image of several older women looking at the camera in front of a staircase. One wears a Salvation Army uniform. Two men in salvation army uniforms are also visible, as is one man in a suit. An American flag is visible in the background. — Salvation Army Annual Appeal

Image of an ornate, castle-like building surrounded by bushes and trees. — Salvation Army Training College

Image of two men in aprons appearing to lecture to many women and children. A sign says "Free Saturday Afternoon Lectures in Museum Building at 3:30 — Saturday Classes At The Garden

Image of a factory building. Several 1920s-era cars are visible as is an ornate lamp-post attached to a sign saying 14th Street. — Schorch & Co.

Image about 12 men in suits looking at a camera. Six are standing and six are seated at an ornate wooden table. — Scrap Drive Committee

Image of a factory building with a sign saying "New York Seven-Up." Several windows are open. — Seven-Up Bottling Co., Inc.

Image of a barge being sunk. Washington Bridge and smoke stacks are visible. — Sinking Of Coal Barge At High Bridge (1 of 3)

Image of a barge being sunk. Washington Bridge and smoke stacks are visible. — Sinking Of Coal barge At High Bridge (2 of 3), 1918

Image of the barge's wreckage. A sign saying "No. 7" is visible next to a boat and a bridge pylon. — Sinking Of Coal Barge At High Bridge (3 of 3)

Image of a brick building with four columns. Appartment buildings are visble bheind them, and a lamp post, leafless tree, and pile of snow are visible in front. — Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children

Image of apartment buildings, medians with trees, sidewalks with people, streetcars, and 1920s-era automobiles. — Southern Blvd. & E. 180th St

Image of an architectural rendering of the golf course entrance. A columned building, tables with umbrellas, people, and trees are all visible. — Split Rock Golf Course Clubhouse

Image of two women in front of a columned building. The building has a sign that says "Barnabas Hospital" — St. Barnabas Hospital

Image of a hospital building. Many trees are in front. Photo is credited to Jay Florian Mitchell of 56 W. 45th St, New York, NY — St. Barnabas Hospital For Chronic Diseases

Men in smocks and ties work with silk screen equipment. A women stands over one man, and open curtains are visible. — St. Barnabas Hospital Patient Program

A women on a stretcher is lowered into a meal tub full of bubbling water. She is flanked by a man and two women dressed in white. — St. Barnabas Hospital Therapeutic Work

Image of an architectural rendering fo a school and church. Several children and what appear to be parents are walking toward the building. — St. Philip Neri School

Image of a rendering of a motel. 1950s era cars, trees, and a parking lot are visible, as are many people milling around. — Stadium Motor Lodge

Image of a boy and a girl who appear to be barbecuing meats. — Stahl-Meyer And Ferris, Meat Products

Image of an ornate, columned building, surrounded by trees, with a few people walking on sidewalks. — Starlight Park Coliseum

Image of a man in a uniform holding a swan, as another uniformed man reaches toward the swan's neck. — Swan Finds Home At The Bronx Zoo

Image of many residential buildings. — The ‘Hub’ Area

Air view of 'The Hub' at 149th Street & Third Ave. looking east and showing buildings, s smoke stack spewing fumes, and trolley cars and the elevated subway. — The ‘Hub’ Area

A man in a suit, next to a man in a postal uniform, and three other men in suits, addressses a crowd from a microphone. A seal with a horse and rider says "Post Office Department" and sits below the presenter. — The Bronx Receives Its Own Post Office

Four men blow candles out on a birthday cake next to a display of Traveler's Checks. — The Bronx Takes The Cake

Image of a woman and man in suits, a woman in a dress, and Mickey mantle in a suit. — The Bronx Welcomes Home The World Champion New York Yankees

Image of a billboard saying the Bronx is the nation's fifth largest city. It has information about its population, and the contact info for the Board of Trade. — The Bronx, The Nation’s Fifth Largest City

Image of a river with large rocks and trees. A bridge crosses above the river in the distance. — The Garden’s Gorge

Image of a horse and information about his lineage. — The Horse Named ‘Bronx’

Image of a patient playing cards with a staff member. A window and a handle are present. — The House Of Calvary

Image of "The Hub" with trolley cars and an elevated subway — The Hub

Image of two large buildings surrounded by trees and highways. — The Knolls

Image of a tug boat towing a caisson on a large river. — Throgs Neck Bridge

Image of an architectural model of highway approaches to the Throgs Neck Bridge. — Throgs Neck Model And Approaches

Image of a wood shingled restaurant. A sign proclaims "Thwaits" and says it is open all year. Two signs decorated with oversized lobsters are also visible. — Thwaites Restaurant

A man holds a grappling hook and appears to be talking to a group of five sailors. — Trainees At Fort Schuyler

Image of two ships moored to a pier. — Training Ship Of The New York State Maritime Academy

View of the Triborough bridge from below it. — Triborough Bridge

Image of a bridge. Manhattan is visible in the background. — Triborough Bridge

Aerial view of sections of Manhattan, The Bronx, and Queens showing bridges, including the Triborough. — Triborough Bridge Aerial View

Image of cars on a bridge. A boat is visible as are sidewalks. — Unionport Bridge

Image of trolleys, people, and cars. — University Ave. And Burnside Ave

Image of several men and one woman in suits looking at a camera. One man appears to be giving a plaque to another. — Urban League Of Greater New York

Image of a factor with lots of machines and some people working on those machines. — Vanmar Co., Inc.

Image of the Vaudeville theater at Vaudeville at B. F. Keith's — Vaudeville at B. F. Keith’s

Image of a brick building with cars and a tree in front. A person sits on the stairs. — Veterans Administration Hospital

Image of many houses. — View North of 149th Street

Low aerial view of many city buildings including housing and a church. — View North of 149th Street

Image of housing and factories. A water tower sits on top of a building. — View Of The 149th St. Area

Image of housing and vactories. Several vacant lots are also visible. — View Of The Bronx To The Northwest

Image of a road, trees, and rail tracks adjacent to houses and shops. — View of Webster Ave. And Railroad Tracks

Three women cut fish. One is glancing sideways at the camera, and another smiles. — Vita Wellbrock Kearney

Image of a man in a suit, pointing at a piece of a machine to a man and a woman in suits. — Voting Machine Demonstration At First Federal Savings And Loan Assn, Circa early 1960s

Image of a festooned canon on wheels, a war monument, and a festooned building. — War Monument Dedication On 137th Street

Image of a factory building with a water tower on top saying Ward and a smokestack saying "bread." — Ward Baking Co

Image of trees, eroded rock faces, a river, and waterfalls. — Waterfalls Along The Bronx River

Image of a piano and an organ. Each have microphones and wires leading up to them. — WBNX Corp

Image of a chair, desk, and microphone, next to a record player and a mic stand. A clear window shows another room, and a radiator sits in the corner. — WBNX Corp

Image of a waiting rom. Leather couches, overhead lights, a reception desk, a flower, and a painting are visible. — WBNX Corp, Circa 1940s

Three men in suits hold a small flag that says "Rotary Club Bronx New York" — Welcoming Rotarians From Around The World

Image of a 1 story factory with several buildings. Cars and people are also visible. Image says "Milau Associates" — White Rock Beverages

Image of a high school with athletic courts, peopel walking, and 1930s cars. — William Howard Taft H.S.

Image of a train with flags saying "Largest Trainload of Wines in History; Chateau Martin Winery of California" — Wine Arrives At The Bronx Terminal Market

Exterior view of Yankee Stadium, site of the Louis-Walcott fight. Note 'boxing tonight' chalked on left wall. A rail trestle and a box office are visible, as are the stadium's electric lights. — Yankee Stadium

Image of many men in trench coats. one is Mayor Laguardia, who is next to two women and another two men. — Yankee Stadium

View of Yankee Stadium from the IRT elevated #4 subway line. Banners note the Yankee's being American League Champions for 1941 and 1942; and World Champions in 1943. — Yankee Stadium From The Tracks

Three men are looking at wooden cubbies. Two are on a ladder. — Yankee Stadium Ticket Vault

Image of three men in suits looking at an architectural model. — Yeshiva University

Many boys in knickers and suits along with a man in a white shirt and trousers smile and appear to be walking toward the camera. — YMCA’s Camp (1 of 3)

Group shot of boys smiling and seeming to sing. Two appear to be holding a ukelele or guitar. — YMCA’s Camp (2 of 3)

About two dozen boys wearing swim trunks splahs in water. — YMCA’s Camp (3 of 3)

Image of several men wearing ties and white shirts. There are photographs of men in suits behind them, and a wooden table with notepads, books, and empty ashtrays in front of them. — Zoning Committee

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