Flickr user, Straatis, has a nice collection of photos of New York City, broken down by years.  If you’ve got some time, consider browsing this phenomenal collection.  I miss the days when kids were actually allowed to play and create their own adventures.

1948 – Boy Jumping into the Hudson River by Ruth Orkin

boy jumping into hudson

1938 – Brooklyn, The East River, Kids Taking a Plunge, Williamsburg Bridge on the right

east river

1939 – Kids at play, New York City by Helen Levitt

Helen Levitt

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