Streets of 'Little Italy' in the lower east side area of New York City. Buildings along a side of the street. A sign board reads: 'Marconi Pastry'. People walk. A man sells small articles on the street. Other men buy things from the man. Italian store and stands. Products and Italian food. Street level view of newspaper building for Il Progresso - Italo Americano newspaper with slogan, "The first and greatest Italian daily newspaper in the United States. Established in 1880."
A suburban shopping center in the United States. Wide variety of 1950s cars parked in parking lot of the Cross County Center located in Yonkers, New York. Signs for 'First National Stores'. Other signs seen include, Andrews, Lerner Shops, Stamp Bonus Days, Gimbels, and Red Coach Inn. A woman is seen with a shopping cart and carrying a large box of Stanzal Detergent. Children climb onto mechanical rocket amusement rides. A girl climbs into a 'Sputnik' toy ride. A small roller coaster is seen in action. View through the window of a brass goods store has a sign that reads, 'Chemex'.
Women military WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) seated in the Walton High School Auditorium in the Bronx, New York City. The Women's military reserve units await a performance by Frank Sinatra. WAVES applaud and cheer. A WAVES stands next to a board stating the night's performance by Frank Sinatra as well as the Station Military and Dance Band. WAVES seated inside the auditorium. They applaud.
Joshua Daniel White in New York City, United States, performing at the 17th Regiment Armory (then at 34th Street and Park Avenue) during a celebration of Paul Robeson’s 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. During the 5 hours of entertainment, American singer Josh White plays guitar and sings 'The house I live in'. Another performer plays an instrument. Candles lit in front of stage. Audience claps.
The marathon swim around Manhattan in New York, United States. Swimmers grease their body to keep from getting chilled in the long race in cold water. The contestants dive into the water. A boat in the water. The contestants are fed from the boat which sails beside them. Sam Shields representing Miami, Florida, wins in record time of 8 hours 35 minutes and poses. ( Note: Sam Shields, reportedly a native of Louisville, KY, was a top competitive swimmer in his college days with the University of Miami.)
Exterior of Museum of Modern Arts in New York City, United States of America. Entrance of the museum can be seen. A board saying 'Paintings from Museum Collection'. Interior of the museum, people observing the paintings. A couple viewing “The Red Studio” by Henri Matisse and in conversation.
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