25 Glimpses Of 1990s NYC That Will Take You Back In Time
New York City in the 1990s was a kaleidoscope of vibrant street culture, grungy charm, and iconic landmarks in transition. It was a time before social media and smartphones, when film cameras were the tools of memory and art. Grégoire Alessandrini, a French filmmaker and photographer, perfectly captured this era in his striking photo archive, preserving the soul of a city that has since undergone major transformations.
Alessandrini’s collection is a treasure trove of vintage photographs that transport viewers back to a New York brimming with character. From bustling street corners and neon-lit storefronts to graffiti-covered subway cars and gritty urban landscapes, his work offers an unfiltered look at the city during a pivotal decade.
#1 Bryant Park 1993
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#2 After The Snow Storm – 6th Avenue 1996
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#3 Sidewalks Of NYC, St. Marks Place 1993
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#4 East Village 1995
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#5 Flea Market 6th Avenue 1997
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#6 Soho (Greene Street) 1992
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#7 “Newsstand”1994
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#8 Village Cigars 1990s
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#9 Sidewalks Of NYC. Diamond District, 1991
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#10 Chelsea Hotel 1997
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#11 Knitting Factory On Houston Street – 1991
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#12 The Bowery 1995
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#13 Snow Days In The East Village – Winter 1996
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#14 The Fat Black Cat West Village 1995
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#15 Unique On Broadway 1993
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#16 5th Avenue 1991
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#17 Itzkowitz Ludlow Street 1994
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#18 Meat Packing District Early 1990’s
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#19 Russian And Turkish Baths East Village 1997
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#20 Chelsea 1995
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#21 Great Jones Alley (And Cortlandt Alley) Mid-90’s
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#22 Times Square 1997
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#23 Columbus Circle 1991
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#24 NYC Diners Early 1990s
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#25 Sidewalks Of NYC. Upper East Side
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