#robert bracklow

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One Times Square is easily among the city’s most iconic addresses. Before the New York Times moved in, however, the area was known as Longacre Square. Adolph Ochs, the newspaper’s publisher, managed to convince the city to both build a subway station beneath the building and rename the area “Times Square.” Early stages of construction on the Times’ new headquarters, seen here in photographs by Robert Bracklow, signified a major milestone in New York City’s development.

Robert L. Bracklow. Excavation for the New York Times Building, Times Square, New York City. 1902. New-York Historical Society.

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There are a few significant monuments to George Washington in New York, but the Washington Square Arch is perhaps the most prominent. Designed by Stanford White to commemorate the centennial of Washington’s inauguration, it has been a central feature of Greenwich Village since its dedication in 1895.

The north side of the arch features a pair of statues representing key periods in Washington’s career. On the east is Washington as Commander-in-Chief, Accompanied by Fame and Valor, and on the west is Washington as President, Accompanied by Wisdom and Justice.

Robert Bracklow.  Washington Arch in progress. circa 1916-1918. glass negative. New-York Historical Society.

Stanford White. Washington Square Arch, north elevation. circa 1890. ink on linen. New-York Historical Society.

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Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Robert Bracklow made the trip from New York to the mountains of western Massachusetts for these images in 1905.

Robert L. Bracklow. May Days in Berkshires: Shady sidewalk, Kemble Street Lenox, Mass.; Memorial Day parade, Great Barrington, Mass.; Memorial Day services at cemetery, Great Barrington, Mass.; Housatonic River near high school, Great Barrington, Mass. 1905. New-York Historical Society.

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Brooklyn tea party, 1898, with dog. 

Robert L. Bracklow. Outdoor tea party, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York. August 27, 1898. glass negative. New-York Historical Society. 

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1888. Fifth Avenue at 42nd St. ph. Robert Bracklow

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When the whole squad loves spring :)

Robert Bracklow. Group under flowering trees, Kingsbridge, Bronx. 1897. New-York Historical Society.

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Marblehead in the Summer

Do you like yachts? Is the year roughly 1900? If you answered ‘yes’ to both questions, then you're probably on your way to Marblehead, Massachusetts, this summer. If, however, you answered ‘no,’ don’t worry, because you can still enjoy these nice photographs by Robert L. Bracklow.

Robert L. Bracklow. Beachgoers; Sailboat; Castle Rock. Marblehead, Massachusetts. ca. 1900. glass negatives. New-York Historical Society.

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Robert Bracklow Children on Street Corner with Theatrical Posters, ca.1900