Rare footage shows what New York City looked like in 1911

Svenska Biografteatern/Courtesy of MoMA Early 20th century Manhattan looked much different than it does today. Instead of driving in Toyotas and yellow taxis, New Yorkers rode in roofless, buggy-style vehicles. Many of the island’s subway lines were elevated above the streets, rather than hidden underground. Steamboats brought over a million new immigrants across waters. That’s reflected in […]