Take a journey through Manhattan neighborhoods with this colorful collection of New York images, and learn about the history that shaped the City of New York before the 21st century. New York, wish you were here! is an entertaining walk down memory lane, with 190 pages chock full of color images; perfect for new New Yorkers and old New Yorkers alike. Available through Amazon
Friday, September 30, 2011
42nd STREET
Theaters did not arrive in the area until the early 1900s. By the 1920s the Schubert Brothers operated a majority of theaters. The roaring 20s brought big Broadway musical reviews, and the introduction of films with synchronized sound, like the Jazz Singer. The Great Depression led to a decline in theater attendance in the 1930s forcing many businesses to close. From the 60s to the 80s the street was known as a haven for adult entertainment. The 90s brought revitalization when Walt Disney C0. opened a Disney store that attracted family-friendly businesses to the area, leading to a so-called 'Disneyfication' of 42nd Street.
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