The Museum of the City of New York has placed a noteworthy selection of old NYC photographs from its enormous collection on its website. On the home page, click on the “Collections Portal” box for a trip back in time.

Bereniece Abbott

Byron Bros.

Luna Park by Samuel Gottscho

Opium Joint by Jacob Riis

Billie's Bar by Bereniece Abbott

Times Square Samuel Gottscho

Jacob Riis