Past in Present collection of historic prints and historic photographs of New York City, NYC, America c.1900's, Times Square, Low East Side, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, Columbus Circle.
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COLLECTION OF HISTORIC PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
DISCOVER YOUR PAST TO CONQUER THE FUTUREWelcome to our historic archive, a window into the rich tapestry of New York City's past. Step back in time with us as we unveil a treasure trove of historic images, offering a glimpse into the lives of the city's inhabitants from over a century ago. Prepare for an immersive journey as we present to you, for the first time ever, a collection of prints and photographs capturing the essence of NYC in all its glory.
Step into history with our exclusive collection of limited edition digital prints, each one a meticulously crafted masterpiece taken directly from original vintage glass camera negatives dating back 100-130 years ago. These rare and unseen images offer you a unique opportunity to own a piece of New York City's vibrant past, captured in stunning detail and clarity.
Unlike mass-produced prints found elsewhere, our prints are sourced directly from our private archive at pastinpresent.com, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Each image is carefully selected to showcase the diverse tapestry of American life during that era, from the bustling streets to the grand landmarks that defined the cityscape.
With our limited edition prints, you can bring the essence of old New York into your home or office space. Immerse yourself in the scenes of daily life, from the opulent luxury residences to the bustling tenements, from the grand celebrations to the quiet moments of everyday existence. Whether you're drawn to the iconic landmarks, the bustling streets, sweatshops, street vendors or the diverse communities that shaped the city, our prints offer something for everyone.
Produced from Original Glass Plate Negatives on fine art photo paper, our prints ensure the highest quality reproduction of these historic images. Each print is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteeing its rarity and exclusivity. With editions limited to just 100 prints, you'll be acquiring a true collector's item-one that will not only enrich your space but also serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of New York City.
To view full list of available artworks visit Historic Prints and Historic Photographs sections. To view our inaugural exhibition "Marvelous People Of New York" visit Viewing Room. Sign up for our newsletter to get information about future exhibitions and new discoveries.
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Historic Prints Limited Editions
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Spectacular Ticker-tape parade on Broadway, Low Manhattan
Spectacular Ticker-tape parade on Broadway, Low Manhattan, 1910High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag photo paper 310g/m2. Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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B.S. Moss Theatre Silent Movie "Yankee Doodle In Berlin" Broadway, Times Square, NYC
B.S. Moss Theatre Silent Movie "Yankee Doodle In Berlin" Broadway, Times Square, NYC, 1919High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag photo paper 310g/m2. Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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“Give All You Can” NYC Bryant Park War Benefit Carnival Airplane Stunt
“Give All You Can” NYC Bryant Park War Benefit Carnival Airplane Stunt , 1918High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag photo paper 310g/m2. Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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Hudson-Fulton Celebration spectacular parade of ships on the Hudson River in New York City
Hudson-Fulton Celebration spectacular parade of ships on the Hudson River in New York City, 1909High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag photo paper 310g/m2
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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West Point U.S. Army Observation Balloon Taking Off from the Frozen Hudson Riverbank with Soldiers and Spectators Watching from the Ground
West Point U.S. Army Observation Balloon Taking Off from the Frozen Hudson Riverbank with Soldiers and Spectators Watching from the Ground, c.1900'sHigh quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag photo paper 310g/m2
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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Peter the Great, a Central Park Zoo hippopotamus shows off his big mouth and the two intimidating molars
Peter the Great, a Central Park Zoo hippopotamus shows off his big mouth and the two intimidating molars, c.1900'sHigh quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag photo paper 310g/m2
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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“Rush Hour” NYC street cars, horse-drawn carriages and crowd of evening pedestrians on Park Row are heading in the direction of Brooklyn Bridge and Coney Island Express Elevated Trains
“Rush Hour” NYC street cars, horse-drawn carriages and crowd of evening pedestrians on Park Row are heading in the direction of Brooklyn Bridge and Coney Island Express Elevated Trains, c.1900'sHigh quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art Baryta photo paper. Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
Print carefully fitted in 24 X 18" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape. Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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NYC Lower East Side Garment Street Vendors
NYC Lower East Side Garment Street Vendors, c.1900'sHigh quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art Baryta photo paper.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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"A Gathering Place" Bustling Canal Street Streetcars & Storefronts New Orleans
"A Gathering Place" Bustling Canal Street Streetcars & Storefronts New Orleans, c.1900'sHigh quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art Baryta photo paper.
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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NYC German-American Bakery Baker w/ Bread
NYC German-American Bakery Baker w/ Bread , c.1910'sHigh quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art Baryta photo paper.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
19 x 13 in
48.3 x 33 cm
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William Merritt Chase Teaching at Art Students League, NYC
William Merritt Chase Teaching at Art Students League, NYC, 1908High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Matte FineArt Baryta Paper
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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The Most Fearsome Sight - Aftermath Of The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima August 6th
The Most Fearsome Sight - Aftermath Of The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima August 6th, 1945High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage 35mm film camera negative and printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art Baryta photo paper.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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The Messerschmitt Me 262: A Revolutionary Jet Fighter
The Messerschmitt Me 262: A Revolutionary Jet Fighter, 1945High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage film camera negative and printed on Fine Art photo paper. Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape.
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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Aviation Pioneer Pilot Roy Knabenshue Christened "Wizard of the Air” Preparing His Toledo 2 Airship For The First Ever Flight Over New York City
Aviation Pioneer Pilot Roy Knabenshue Christened "Wizard of the Air” Preparing His Toledo 2 Airship For The First Ever Flight Over New York City, 1905High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art Baryta photo paper.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
13 x 19 in
33 x 48.3 cm
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Aime Dupont
Thamara de Swirsky: The Prima Ballerina of the Metropolitan Opera, 1910High quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art Baryta photo paper.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
19 x 13 in
48.3 x 33 cm
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Aime Dupont
Geraldine Farrar "The Diva of the Metropolitan Opera", c.1900'sHigh quality digital print produced from digital file created from original vintage glass camera negative and printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art Baryta photo paper.
Print carefully fitted in 18 X 24" Bright White 100% cotton pre-cut Museum Exhibition mat board from Archival Methods fully assembled with a 4-ply beveled window and a 2-ply backing board, hinged together with linen tape
Watermarks will not appear on artwork.
Watermarks do not appear on the actual artwork.
19 x 13 in
48.3 x 33 cm
Edition of 50
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Historic Original Photographs
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