Here are a pair of views of Harlem (looking eastward) from St. Nicholas Park (City College):


The photographer is Robert L. Bracklow and the images were taken on August 14, 1909 – 113 years ago today.
Note the gardening that is going on in St. Nicholas Park:

And the laundry out drying:

To see the originals and zoom in:
http://dcmny.org/islandora/object/nyhs%3A920
As Seen On Astor Row
