Union Square: 1910

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New York circa 1910. “Union Square.” The Met Life tower presides over this panoramic view, a composite of four 8x10 glass negatives. Looking up Broadway, you can just see the block that where American Ballet Theatre’s home is today at 890.
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1910: Moisant and Mademoiselle Fifi

Another image of John B. Moisant and Mademoiselle Fifi, aviators, ca. 1910

1910: Mademoiselle Fifi Crosses the English Channel

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“In 1910, on the first airplane flight across the English Channel to carry a passenger, American aviator John Moisant flew from Paris to London accompanied by both his mechanic and his cat, named either Mademoiselle Fifi or Paree, depending on which newspaper you believe…”
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Phipps Conservatory 1910

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Pittsburgh circa 1910. Phipps Conservatory, Schenley Park. Detroit Publishing glass negative.
View full size here. I have loved going to Phipps Conservatory since my college days in the early 80s.