City Scenes Collection

NYC Financial District
New York, New York: January 16, 1924. Looking south down Broad St, in the heart of the financial district, with the New York Stock Exchange at the right

Downtown Empire State Express
Syracuse, New York: c. 1933. The Empire State Express as it prepares to cross South Salina Street, the main business street of Syracuse

The Royal Academy, Covent Garden and the British Museum
6340374 The Royal Academy, Covent Garden and the British Museum by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Royal Academy, Covent Garden and the British Museum)

The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge
6340373 The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge)

The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy
6340367 The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy)

Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug
6340384 Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug)

Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge
6340362 Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge)

Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy
6340346 Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy)

The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London
6340339 The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London)

The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge
6340336 The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge)

New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger
6340335 New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger)

Calligraphic title page with vignette of the city of London with Saint Pauls Cathedral
6340329 Calligraphic title page with vignette of the city of London with Saint Pauls Cathedral by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info)

The Sedan Chair, the Milkmaid and the Sailors and Ship
6340369 The Sedan Chair, the Milkmaid and the Sailors and Ship by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Sedan Chair, the Milkmaid and the Sailors and Ship)

Tombs in Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall and Westminster Bridge
6340365 Tombs in Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall and Westminster Bridge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Tombs in Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall and Westminster Bridge)

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market
6340358 Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market)

The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone
6340351 The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck)

London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital
6340385 London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital)

Charing Cross, Carlton House and the Quadrant, Regent Street
6340376 Charing Cross, Carlton House and the Quadrant, Regent Street by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Charing Cross, Carlton House and the Quadrant, Regent Street)

Temple Bar, Paviors and Westminster Abbey
6340363 Temple Bar, Paviors and Westminster Abbey by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Temple Bar, Paviors and Westminster Abbey)

St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder
6340360 St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder)

London Guildhall, Gog and Magog and the Mansion House
6340353 London Guildhall, Gog and Magog and the Mansion House by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: London Guildhall, Gog and Magog and the Mansion House)

Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner
6340331 Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner)

Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand and New Milk from the Cow
6340382 Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand and New Milk from the Cow by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter)

The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy
6340371 The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy)

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes
6340356 The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes)

The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital
6340354 The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Bank of England)

Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and the Royal Exchange
6340349 Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and the Royal Exchange by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and the Royal Exchange)

The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair and Old Clothes and Ship Building
6340344 The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair and Old Clothes and Ship Building by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Jewel Office in the Tower of London)

The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory and Wild Beasts in the Tower
6340341 The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory and Wild Beasts in the Tower by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Tiwer of London: the Armory)

San Francisco
fegari

M A N H A T T A N
fegari

A Pretzel Vendor In New York
New York, New York: 1947 A pretzel vendor on New Yorks East Side

Building Exterior, City, Engineering, Industry, Modern, New York, Office Building, Outdoors, Real Estate, Skyscraper, Technology, Tower, Travel, USA, Urban Setting, Vacations, World Trade Center

Buildings and palm trees

Alamo Plaza In San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas: c. 1916 A general view of Alamo Plaza, with the famous Alamo MIssion at the far right

NYC Great White Way Outage
New York, New York: June 13, 1961. New York Citys Great White Way is only half lighted in this view of Broadway during a massive power outage in midtown Manhattan

Traffic On Fifth Avenue
New York, New York: c. 1934 Traffic on Fifth Avenue in NYC

Traffic On West Street In NY
New York, New York: c. 1915 Traffic congestion on West Street in Manhattan

Pedestrians In New York
New York, New York: 1960 Pedestrians in New York city

Manhattan Skyline
New York, New York: c. 1938 Part of the Manhattan skyline as seen through the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River

MIdtown Manhattan 1937 View
New York, New York: c. 1937 The Midtown skyline as seen through the Queensboro Bridge

A Family And Their Push Cart
New York, New York: c. 1890 A family and their push cart of kitchen dishes and wares

Public Market Vegetable Stand
New York, New York: c. 1910 One of the vegetable stands in the Public Market under the Manhattan Bridge

Watering Station For Horses
New York, New York: July 28, 1938 A new watering station for horses opened up at E. 7th Street and Avenue B

Tenement Housing Laundry
New York, New York: c. 1900 Laundry hanging in the back of tenement housing at Park Ave and 107th St

NY Armored Motorcycle Squad
New York, New York: c. 1927 A New York City armoured motorcycle squad at the ready in case of trouble due to a rally in Union Square of Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers

NY Motorcycle Police
New York, New York: c. 1929 New York City motorcycle police squads on duty at City Hall on Red Thursday when thousands of unemployed took part in a great demonstration

Looking West On Wall Street
New York, New York: January 16, 1924. Looking west on Wall Street from the U.S. Treasury towards Broadway with Trinity Church rising in the background

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Captivating City Scenes: From NYC's Financial District to London's Tower of London" The hustle and bustle of the NYC Financial District paints a picture of ambition and success, as towering skyscrapers reach for the sky. Downtown Empire State Express captures the essence of New York City's fast-paced lifestyle, with yellow taxis zipping through busy streets and iconic landmarks dotting the horizon. Immerse yourself in history at The Royal Academy, Covent Garden, and the British Museum - where art, culture, and knowledge intertwine to create an unforgettable experience. Take a stroll along Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge to witness the timeless beauty of The General Post-Office against a backdrop of flowing river waters. In bygone eras, lamplighters illuminated city streets while watchmen ensured safety prevailed - their presence adding an enchanting charm to nocturnal scenes. Skating on frozen ponds during a hard frost or gathering around fire-plugs for warmth; these winter moments bring communities together in unexpected ways. Encounter unique characters like Chair-menders, News Boys, Flying Piemen near Blackfriars Bridge - each contributing their own vibrant energy to city life. Delight in simple pleasures such as purchasing nosegays from flower vendors or indulging in fresh watercress sold by cheerful young girls alongside Brewers Dray carts and Twopenny-Post Boys rushing past. Marvel at architectural wonders like The Custom House or feel your heart race at tales of Press Gangs roaming narrow alleyways near the formidable Tower of London. A symphony unfolds amidst bustling wharfs adorned with coal-ships and barges; here you'll find The Bellman echoing his calls across London's riverside scene. Witness the transformation brought by New London Bridge as it connects Billingsgate Market with its lively fish trade while Scavengers diligently keep the streets clean.