A vintage photo of NYC

[Diamond_Dog]

I was going through some old photos and found this one I took in NYC, I’m guessing probably in the mid 70s or early 80s. Anyone here have any idea where this is? Is that the Empire State Building up ahead on the right side of the street? I wish I’d have noted the place and the date.

[Biophilic]

1. Sorry, I'm still laughing. When you said "vintage photo" I was thinking a lot older than the 70s.

I guess it's all in your perspective.

[whathehell]

2. Me too!

..Memo to DU Youngsters:

It's the 1950's or Earlier for "Vintage".

[Diamond_Dog]

3. You know, I did realize that

After I posted it!

But … this photo is possibly nearly 50 years old!

[rubbersole]

5. So is my underwear.

[Biophilic]

18. Oh, no that's not possible.

[3Hotdogs]

4. Possibly, 233 Broadway, looking N/E.

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Wow! Thanks!

An address,too!

Do you think that’s the Empire State Building?

[IbogaProject]

7. Broadway is southbound below 59th st

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The building with the copper top on the upper right is your best chance to narrow down the location. My bet is a cross street. Also Broadway by 233 has City Hall park on one side.

[Diamond_Dog]

10. Thank you, IbogaProject

[IbogaProject]

8. Is that Wollenski's Grill ?

And That maybe it, as that copper top I mentioned above matches the Waldorf Astoria.

201 E 49th St, New York City, NY 10017

Only part that seems off is 3rd avenue is supposed to be right there past the Grill on the right. It is kind of open there with it being the top of a hill.

[Diamond_Dog]

9. Is Wollenski's Grill still there?

Thank you for your help. 👍

[NBachers]

11. Well, I guess that makes me an antique.

[Diamond_Dog]

16. We all get better with age ... like fine wine!

[ramblin_dave]

12. Google street view

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.754978,-73.9707028,3a,73.5y,306.6h,101.86t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1saxrQpEuOLrne7RXOyP-gBg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

[Diamond_Dog]

14. Thank you ramblin_dave

My son said the exact same thing. “Use Google Streetview!” After I posted, of course.

[cachukis]

13. Wollensky, now Smith and Wollensky. Great steak.

[Diamond_Dog]

15. Sounds great!

[3Hotdogs]

17. Definitely, 233.

[Diamond_Dog]

19. Thank you, 3Hotdogs!

[3Hotdogs]

20. Do ya live in the city?

[Diamond_Dog]

21. Oh, no!

I live in NE Ohio, but have visited NYC for various reasons at least 10 times. None very recent, though.