1930s New York Street Scenes in Color With Sound

I colorized, restored and created a sound design for this video of New York 1930s, We start on Manhattan’s West Side, at 12th Avenue and 42nd Street, at the ferry terminal of the West Shore Railroad, the New York, Ontario and Western Railway, and the Weehawken Ferry. aftre we have a Crowd Scene street we can see the beautiful fashion in 30s.

The 1930s were a fascinating time in the history of New York City. Here are some interesting facts about the city during that period:

1. The Empire State Building was completed in 1931, making it the tallest building in the world at the time. It remained the tallest until the completion of the World Trade Center in 1971.
2. The Great Depression hit New York hard, and unemployment in the city rose to over 20%. Many people were forced to live in shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” after President Hoover, who was blamed for the economic crisis.
3. The 1939 World’s Fair was held in New York City, attracting millions of visitors. It featured futuristic exhibits and technologies, including television and a talking robot named Elektro.
4. Jazz music flourished in Harlem during the 1930s, with famous musicians such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie performing at venues like the Apollo Theater.
5. The construction of the Triborough Bridge, which connects Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens, was completed in 1936. It was a major infrastructure project that helped to modernize the city’s transportation network.
6. New York City hosted the 1939 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds. The Yankees won the series in four games.
7. The New York City subway system was expanded in the 1930s, with the opening of several new subway lines and stations.
8. The iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel was renovated in the early 1930s, transforming it into a luxurious Art Deco masterpiece.
9. The 1930s also saw the rise of organized crime in New York City, with notorious gangsters like Lucky Luciano and Dutch Schultz operating in the city.
10. The New York City skyline was forever changed in 1938 with the completion of the Rockefeller Center, a complex of 19 buildings that includes the famous Radio City Music Hall.

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