It is common to see 19th and early 20th century New York in black-and-white pictures, which is why it feels like a certain revelation to see the pre-World War II city in stunning color. Travel back to the old New York from 1900 to 1930 through 13 beautiful and dreamy autochromes, hand-painted photographs and postcards:
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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Old and Beautiful New York in Stunning Early Color Photos
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