Background for Hightstown project photographs. Seventh Avenue and West 28th Street, New York. Garment workers leave the factories for noon hour
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![The image captures a bustling urban scene from an elevated vantage point, possibly from the second story of a building. It is taken in black and white, suggesting it could be historical or intended to evoke a sense of nostalgia.
On Seventh Avenue at West 28th Street, New York City appears busy with life as garment workers leave their factories for what seems like their noon-hour break. The street below is filled with people walking on the sidewalks, crossing streets, and standing in groups engaged in conversation. Their attire reflects an earlier era; men are seen wearing suits, hats, ties, and overcoats while some women wear dresses or coats.
Traffic from that time can be observed moving along Seventh Avenue: classic cars such as a Chevrolet sedan with its rounded design characteristic of the late 1930s to early '40s. The architecture is indicative of mid-20th-century New York, featuring large commercial buildings lining the street and adorned with signage for businesses like "GALERAND" and other enterprises.
Several pedestrians are carrying items such as briefcases or bags, likely related to their work at garment factories. Traffic lights regulate the flow of vehicles amidst this busy urban setting. The absence of modern infrastructure elements suggests that this photograph might be from early mid-20th century America when pedestrian traffic was denser and vehicular movement more regulated by manual signals.
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On Seventh Avenue at West 28th Street, New York City appears busy with life as garment workers leave their factories for what seems like their noon-hour break. The street below is filled with people walking on the sidewalks, crossing streets, and standing in groups engaged in conversation. Their attire reflects an earlier era; men are seen wearing suits, hats, ties, and overcoats while some women wear dresses or coats.
Traffic from that time can be observed moving along Seventh Avenue: classic cars such as a Chevrolet sedan with its rounded design characteristic of the late 1930s to early '40s. The architecture is indicative of mid-20th-century New York, featuring large commercial buildings lining the street and adorned with signage for businesses like \"GALERAND\" and other enterprises.
Several pedestrians are carrying items such as briefcases or bags, likely related to their work at garment factories. Traffic lights regulate the flow of vehicles amidst this busy urban setting. The absence of modern infrastructure elements suggests that this photograph might be from early mid-20th century America when pedestrian traffic was denser and vehicular movement more regulated by manual signals.
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