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Take a look at a century of New York City park history curated by our photo archivist.
The Parks Photo Archive is a repository of more than 200,000 images created by the Parks Department from 1856 to the present. The majority of the photographs were taken after 1933, and the collection is especially strong in representing the era when Robert Moses was Parks Commissioner (1934–1960).
The Parks Photo Archive contains comprehensive images of parks acquisition, development and use, including design and construction improvements, special events, significant features, general park activities, and aerial views. The Archive additionally includes a small collection of color motion picture footage from the 1930s and 1940s.
Researchers wishing to use the collection should fill out the Submission Form.
For assistance, please contact:
The Olmsted Center
Document Services
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368
Tel: (718) 760–6769; Fax: (718) 760–6638
Additional Resources:
For contemporary images (1986 – present):
Call the Parks Press Office at (212) 360–1311.
For historical information:
Call Art & Antiquities at (212) 360–3410.
To see more:
Illustrated Historical Features
Online Exhibitions from the Arsenal Gallery
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