A look at Times Square in the 1940s

Check out the photos after the jump

Times Square in the 1940s
Times Square in the 1940s

Before the armies of tourists and big box restaurants, the Times Square of the 1930s and 40s already had its glitz and bright lights. Back then, names like Humphrey Bogart flashed on billboards, and ads pitched brands like the television manufacturer Admiral and Planters Peanuts. Here is a look at noir era Times Square via Curbed.

5a22641r

5a22642r

5a30617r

Sign Up for the undefined Newsletter

comp1

comp2

[Curbed] Christopher Cameron