Digital Metro New York

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On a Fire Escape.
A boy sits on the fire escape, outside of his South Bronx apartment, and looks out onto the street.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Boy on Sculpture.
A boy sits atop one of Adolph A. Weinman's four sculptures at the Bronx County Courthouse.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Braiding Her Daughter's Hair.
A Muslim woman braids her daughter's hair on a warm day in Bronx Park.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Pony Ride at the Zoo.
A girl rides a Welch Pony at the New York Zoological Park; while the boy holds pony reins.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

The Twins Dressed Up.
Baby twin sisters are dressed in what were probably their white lace christening dresses.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Five in a Canoe.
Five children enjoy a canoe ride in the backyard of a house at 2235 Creston Avenue near 182 Street. Meanwhile, a boy in the water looks on while his friend (Bronx Democratic leader Charles Buckley) watches from shore with his dog nearby.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

We're in the Park.
Three friends sit on the grass in Bronx Park. The baby's carriage is behind them.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Miss Mooney's Class.
Miss Mooney's fifth grade class at the Old P.S.8 at Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue. Gas lights illuminated the classroom.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Little Bo Peep.
A P.S. 8 student is seen dressed in a home made Little Bo Peep paper costume. Children who had costumes walked in the front of the annual school parade.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Crossing the Bronx River.
A child crosses over the Bronx River at West Farms, using an overhead rope.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Boy with His Bike.
A boy rests on his bicycle while waiting at the Bronx County Building near Macombs Dam . This young boy died in a social club fire the following week. He was only fourteen years of age.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Making a Mask.
A boy shows off the mask he made in a crafts program at the Bronx River Restoration Art Center.
Lehman College, Childhood in the Bronx

Willis Avenue near 148th Street, Bronx, New York City, circa 1920: Adams Black Jack Gum, O-Cedar Furniture Polish, Brooklyn Shoe, Lofts Candy.
Advertising--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Billboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Signs and signboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Streets--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; New York...
New-York Historical Society, Photographs of New York City and Beyond

Willis Avenue near 148th Street, Bronx, New York City, circa 1919: Brooklyn Shoe, Hudson Fur Manufacturing Company, Klein's Klassy Klothes (Joseph M. Klein), Loft Candy.
Advertising--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Billboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Signs and signboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Streets--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; New York...
New-York Historical Society, Photographs of New York City and Beyond

Third Avenue and East 166th Street, Bronx, New York City, circa 1920: Bronx Credit Clothing Company, Seely's Beverages. Also L. Oppenheimer, grocer.
Advertising--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Billboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Signs and signboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Streets--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; New York...
New-York Historical Society, Photographs of New York City and Beyond

Willis Avenue near 148th Street, Bronx, New York City, circa 1919: Brooklyn Shoe, Fashionette Invisible Hair Nets, Klein's Klassy Klothes (Joseph M. Klein), Loft Candy.
Advertising--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Billboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Signs and signboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Streets--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; New York...
New-York Historical Society, Photographs of New York City and Beyond

Third Avenue and East 166th Street, Bronx, New York City, October 1919: O-Cedar Furniture Polish, Live Leather Belt. Also L. Oppenheimer (grocer) storefront.
Advertising--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Billboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Signs and signboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Streets--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; New York...
New-York Historical Society, Photographs of New York City and Beyond

Third Avenue and East 166th Street, Bronx, New York City, October 1919: O-Cedar Furniture Polish, Live Leather Belt. Also L. Oppenheimer (grocer) storefront.
Advertising--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Billboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Signs and signboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Streets--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; New York...
New-York Historical Society, Photographs of New York City and Beyond

Willis Avenue near 148th Street, Bronx, New York City, circa 1920: Adams Black Jack Gum, O-Cedar Furniture Polish, Loft Candy, Brooklyn Shoe.
Advertising--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Billboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Signs and signboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Streets--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; New York...
New-York Historical Society, Photographs of New York City and Beyond

Willis Avenue near 148th Street, Bronx, New York City, circa 1920: Hudson Fur Manufacturing Co., Klein's Klassy Klothes (Joseph M. Klein), Loft Candy, Brooklyn Shoe.
Advertising--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Billboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Signs and signboards--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; Streets--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works; New York...
New-York Historical Society, Photographs of New York City and Beyond

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