47 of Manhattan’s Best Consignment, Vintage and Thrift Shops By Neighborhood
A look at ‘used clothes’ from the Lower East Side’s thrift & vintage to the rarified world of lux high-end consignment. Here are a few of our picks.
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Vintage Typewriters on Display at CUNY Journalism, former New York Herald Tribune Headquarters
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in NYC, in the former NY Herald Tribune has 15 vintage typewriters, on display from the collection of Robert E. Dallos.
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Tomcats Barbershop: Come for the Complimentary Brew, Stay for the Classic Cut
Tomcats in Greenpoint is a barbershop that can do contemporary styles, but is well known among people want to come out looking like Don Draper.
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Vintage Film: Driving Around NYC in 1928 from Silent Film “Speedy” with Harold Lloyd
This fun clip that’s being shared around social media lately is from the 1928 silent film Speedy, starring comedian Harold Lloyd and directed by Ted Wilde.
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The Demolition Depot in East Harlem, for Any Vintage Piece You Could Ever Want
On 125th St. in E. Harlem, the Demolition Depot is filled with artifacts salvaged from grand hotels & mansions.
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14 Vintage NYC Restaurants, Bars and Cafes
With the help of Mitch Broder’s book, Discovering Vintage New York, we’ve compiled our favorite vintage discoveries in this week’s featured Foursquare list.
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MTA Hosts Vintage Subway Swing Party With Nostalgia Holiday Trains
A tradition in New York City returns as the MTA brings back 1930s-1970s trains to service Queens and Manhattan on Sundays this month.
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The World’s Largest Collection of Vintage Posters is Right Here in NYC, at Philip Williams Posters
According to owner Philip Williams, his namesake shop boasts the largest collection of vintage posters in the world.
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The Untapped Guide to Bushwick: Where to Eat, Drink, Shop, Read, Hang out and Look at Art
You wouldn’t know it now, but Bushwick (together with Greenpoint and Williamsburg) was originally a Dutch farming town. These days, Bushwick is a haven for artists who flock there for the cheap studios in old warehouses and DIY culture. But even Bushwick is growing up and–dare we say–gentrifying. We won’t argue the pros and cons …
MoreNew York’s Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor’s Island [PHOTOS]
Step back in time with these photos from last weekend’s Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island.
MoreSpotted: Vintage New York City Public School Door Knobs
Did you know that the New York City public school system use to have its own custom made cast brass doorknobs?
MoreDocumenting Retro Signs in LA’s San Fernando Valley
Are the San Fernando Valley’s vintage signs worth saving? Instagram user Sweetsignbro has been documenting them, leading to a discussion of their value.
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