midtownmanhattan

This photo, along with another LOC photo, seems to have been taken near NYC's Madison Square Park, possibly from the Flatiron Building.

1912 Summer Olympics (Wikipedia) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1912_Summer_Olympics

Wilson was running for President against Taft in 1912, here is article about Wilson: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson

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The 1912 Olympic games were held in Stockholm, Sweden, from late June to late July. This event in New York City, on August 24, must have been a "welcome home" ceremony, for recognition of returning American athletes, and a celebration of their achievements.

The highest-resolution version of the photo available on the LOC website shows that this photo was taken on East 57th Street in Manhattan. It's not exactly clear what cross-street it is, though: it could be 2nd Avenue, because the block on 2nd Ave. between 57th and 58th currently has a reasonably well-preserved set of townhouses similar to the ones in the photo (though the corner now has a McDonald's).

November 8 - November 11, 1911 New York City Garbage Strike

epicharmus: thanks for the close looking that revealed the street address. we'll update the source description and reload.

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Other Bain/LOC photos of the 1911 New York City garbage strike:

Hadn't realized this before, but this must have been taken from the roof of the New York Public Library's 42nd Street building (west side, facing south)

The NYPL's roof is in the foreground. This photograph appears to have been taken from the north side of 42nd Street. Lovely.

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really cool shot to look at. they look like they're made from paper through my eyes :) great tones as well