Activities at the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Harlem, New York. African American children in a dance class. Group of girls practice dancing including some tap dancing steps. Close-up view of hands playing a piano. "Mathushek & Son New York Cabinet Grand" written on the piano. A young boy joins with the girl dancers. African American woman dance teacher or coach seen calling out timing to the dancers.
Crowds line the sidewalks of Broadway, in Manhattan, New York City, watching a ticker tape parade celebrating the arrival of the SS Chantier, carrying U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Byrd, and pilot Floyd Bennett, home to America, after their successful flight over the North Pole. Byrd , in Navy uniform, and Bennett, at his left, in civilian clothes, march in the center of the parade. An echelon formation of six military aircraft flies over the scene. View of City Hall, with military honor guards in formation and crowds lining the sidewalks. The group of marchers, including Byrd and Bennett, turns toward the steps of the City Hall (Where they are to be officially greeted by New York Mayor, James Walker).
Workmen repair the Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York. Wooden scaffolding surrounds the cathedral. Aerial view of the Saint Patrick's Cathedral (5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States). Saint Patrick's Cathedral spire covered in scaffolding. Masons working on stone spire in scaffolding. A worker walks on scaffolding above the street. Vehicles drive past on the street next to the cathedral.
Norwegian training ship named 'Statsraad Lehmkuhl' at harbor in New York. The Norwegian ship arrives at the New York Harbor. 150 Merchant Navy Cadets aboard the training ship. Cadets working on ship deck.
The WPA (Works Progress Administration) project in New York. The WPA constructs roads connecting rural areas to New York. A man in a rural area drives in his car with milk cans. His vehicle gets stuck in mud on a road. Workers construct roads. A rural farmer drives his car on a newly constructed road. Dynamite used to clear an area for road construction. Workers leave the area after a day's work.
The commissioning ceremony of USS Saratoga in New York, United States. A large banner with an insignia and 'USS Saratoga (CVA-60)' written on it. U.S. Navy Admiral Felix B. Stump, Admiral W. F. Halsey and other naval officers and civilians seated near a speaker's stand. Cadets in the background. A flag being hoisted on the mast of the ship. Naval officers and civilians salute the flag. A naval officer speaks into a microphone. The civilians watch the ceremony. A fleet of aircraft fly overhead. Commanding Officer of USS Saratoga Captain R. J. Stroh speaks into the microphone. Chief Warrant Officer Moses, Rear Admiral Roscoe Henry Hillenkoetter, C. R. Brown and Vice Admiral F. W. McMahon. Governor of New York William Averell Harriman speaks into the microphone.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.