New York Parks & Landmarks - Photos

Grand Central Station is the main railroad station in New York City. It was recently refurbished to once again let light in through the large windows and display the constellations in the ceiling. Photographed by John Collier

This photo shows ice-skating in Central Park with the Dakota Apartments in the background. The building was named "Dakota" because it was thought that it was so far from downtown that it might as well be in the Dakotas. Photographed by J.S. Johnston

The clock in Penn Station was a popular meeting place for people in Manhattan. It was a main railroad terminal. This building was torn down to make way for Madison Square Garden.

Historic photograph of Central Park fountain area called "The Terrace"

This photo shows only the tower of the Chrysler Building which at one time was the tallest building in old New York City.

This old photo of the Jefferson Market Courthouse shows the four sided clock tower.

This old photo shows Tower of the Woolworth Building poking above the clouds.

Historic photographs of Grand Central Station

The Mall in Central Park in New York City.

This photo shows the old Waldorf-Astoria on Fifth Ave.looking south from 35th St.

Old photo of Cental Park and Fifth Ave.

City Hall of New York City.

This image shows the Plaza Hotel with a horse and carriage riding up Fifth Ave.