New York City's Bridge to the Past

Michael Krondl and the New York Archival Society invite all food and history lovers – particularly those with a sweet tooth - to discover his latest literary project, The Donut: History, Recipes, and Lore from Boston to Berlin. Michael - a world famous food historian, chef and donut fan - has put together an entertaining social history of the donut phenomenon throughout the ages. The book is full of fascinating historical facts and delicious international donut recipes. Guests can expect tasty treats! 

This event is part of the fundraising efforts of the New York Archival Society, in support of the Municipal Archives’ work to preserve and make available the history of New York City. Suggested Donation $20.

Donuts, Sweets, and Refreshments will be served. 

Wheelchair Accessible 

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Fulton Ferry Landing, 1974.

This weekend is your last chance to catch our exhibit:

A Century On the Brooklyn Waterfront: A Photoville exhibit presented by the NYC Municipal Archives, curated by Quinn Berkman & Cynthia Brenwall

The NYC Municipal Archives invites you to explore a hundred-year history of the Brooklyn waterfront through photographs dating from 1870 to 1974. Beginning with the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, through a period of intense activity as the center of the city’s maritime-based economy, these images provide us with a fascinating and conversation-provoking view of a radically-changed cityscape. Selected from the largest repository of NYC digitized images in the world, the pictures tell a story of a place now known as Brooklyn Bridge Park.  These unique prints, many produced from vintage large format glass-plate negatives, are a key element in visualizing the transition from industrial chaos to urban oasis.

The photographs have been chosen from some of our most significant collections including the Depression-era WPA Federal Writers’ and Art projects (1935-1943) and the City’s Department of Bridges (1901-1939).  Our collection of historic images simultaneously shares both NYC history and one of the most culturally impactful technological advancements in history: the camera. Without images, it is almost impossible to visualize the complex layers of Brooklyn and New York City as a whole.

The exhibit will be on view Friday September 18, through Sunday September 20, 2015.  

View of the Brooklyn Waterfront and lower Manhattan from the St. George Hotel, 1935.

Just one of our stunning images of the Brooklyn Waterfront that will be on display at Photoville in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

The exhibit will be on view from Friday September 11, through Sunday, September 13, and again from Friday September 18, through Sunday September 20, 2015.  

Aerial view of the East River, May 1960.

Just one of our stunning images of the Brooklyn Waterfront that will be on display at Photoville in Brooklyn Bridge Park starting today.

The exhibit will be on view from Friday September 11, through Sunday, September 13, and again from Friday September 18, through Sunday September 20, 2015.  

A Century On the Brooklyn Waterfront: A Photoville exhibit presented by the NYC Municipal Archives, curated by Quinn Berkman & Cynthia Brenwall

The NYC Municipal Archives invites you to explore a hundred-year history of the Brooklyn waterfront through photographs dating from 1870 to 1974. Beginning with the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, through a period of intense activity as the center of the city’s maritime-based economy, these images provide us with a fascinating and conversation-provoking view of a radically-changed cityscape. Selected from the largest repository of NYC digitized images in the world, the pictures tell a story of a place now known as Brooklyn Bridge Park.  These unique prints, many produced from vintage large format glass-plate negatives, are a key element in visualizing the transition from industrial chaos to urban oasis.

The photographs have been chosen from some of our most significant collections including the Depression-era WPA Federal Writers’ and Art projects (1935-1943) and the City’s Department of Bridges (1901-1939).  Our collection of historic images simultaneously shares both NYC history and one of the most culturally impactful technological advancements in history: the camera. Without images, it is almost impossible to visualize the complex layers of Brooklyn and New York City as a whole.

It will be on view from Friday September 11, through Sunday, September 13, and again from Friday September 18, through Sunday September 20, 2015.  

Ticker-tape parade send off of U.S. Olympians to the Helsinki Games, July 7, 1952. The US team went on to win 75 medals, the most of any nation.

Fireworks off the Bridge, 1883.

NYPD #7738: Photo of body and scene in front of 35 Thompson St. where Vincenzo Argo was shot and killed, October 12, 1925.