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"I tell you, Gus, this town ain't what it used to be"
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | New York (State)--New York |
| Description | Drawing shows two men emerging from a crowd of workmen and pedestrians on a busy New York City street; men with picks, shovels, and jackhammers contribute to the chaos, on the left, a wealthy man is being mugged at gunpoint as a policeman rides by on horseback, on the right, a purse-snatcher escapes into the crowd. In the background, cranes, construction, and skyscrapers tower behind and above them. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Miscellaneous Items in High Demand |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Skyscrapers--New York (State)--New York--1930. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Crowds--New York (State)--New York--1920-1930. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | City & town life--New York (State)--New York--1920-1930. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Urban growth--New York (State)--New York--1920-1930. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Construction--New York (State)--New York--1920-1930. |
| Alternative Title | "Aw hell, Bill, New York ain't wot it used to be" |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
