B&W scans of New York, late 60's Photo Gallery by Roland at pbase.com

B&W scans of New York, late 60's

THE 60'S WERE AN EXCITING PERIOD, WHEN EVERYTHING SEEMED POSSIBLE.

MOST OF THESE IMAGES WERE SCANNED FROM VERY OLD FILM AND SLIDES SO THE QUALITY ISN'T AS GOOD AS IT ONCE WAS. CLICK ON THUMBNAIL FOR LARGER IMAGE

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Rooftop shot of fireworks. NYC 1968	Lincoln Center, NYC 1969	Attendee at Central Park music scene at Bethesda Fountain 1969	Tall
One of the many booths at the first annual West 69th street fair.	Doing what kids do	Old beach bikes	Snowing on W. 69th st. NYC 1969
Should I go in?	Looking towards Central Park West	Heavens Gate	On the West side, uptown

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Sue Anne Rush		12-Mar-2022 22:30
Excellent V Sue Anne Rush

John Vass		26-Mar-2017 20:05
Great Gallery!!!

Bill Borne		14-Oct-2016 14:21
What a Great Gallery! Bill

Tom Beech		22-Sep-2016 14:17
Wonderful collection of '60s & 70s photos, a time of dreams and nightmares,

Jacob Padrul		04-Jan-2016 04:46
I just love those monochrome images. That is what the "Decisive Moment " is all about. Great portfolio!

trento redento		13-Jul-2015 12:17
gallery beautiful and tastefully presented sincere compliments --V--

John Reynolds LRPS		26-Mar-2015 05:57
A great gallery. V.

gerrit		23-Mar-2015 14:24
The years of change. Lovely. V

Alina		06-Mar-2015 14:31
Interested gallery, I love NYC, v

Rory Trappe		23-Oct-2014 18:56
A very interesting and well photographed set of images V

Neil Marcus		03-Oct-2014 13:06
Seeing these is a treat! what ever became of Inge. She is a beauty."V"

Dennis Hoyne		03-Sep-2014 03:36
Lots of memories here, an absolutely stunning gallery!

Mostafa Moftah		12-Jul-2014 00:53
Just Wonderful! ~V

George McCarten		02-Jul-2014 06:18
Man, this gallery brings back memories! Especially, those images of Central Park. We were between 10 - 14 years old in the spand of years this galleries covers. The names of politicians. . Lindsey, Humphrey . . the big issue Vietnam. All of it comes home loud and clear.

bill friedlander		23-May-2014 23:28
A lovely gallery and great choice of subjects! V

Kevin Warren		20-Oct-2013 13:57
Wonderful gallery full of enthralling images!

Ron LaCroix		07-Jun-2013 14:01
Wonderful to see these old shots. It takes me back to a time when everything DID seem possible.

Fran�ois Hamon		03-Jun-2013 22:21
A wonderful nostalgic gallery. Big vote for the testimony and the great restoration work...

transkulturalist		12-May-2013 07:48
Wonderful gallery. It is not easy to find something like this on internet. I am looking forward to see more pictures from that era.

Anne Cecilie Overholt		10-Aug-2012 02:56
Wonderful B&W gallery!

Guest		18-Feb-2012 19:48
Wow! Just can't get over all these magnificent and most revealing images! Feel out of words to express my appreciation at just value! Will keep on browsing through this beautiful gallery, many, many more times! And, I think I will set, and keep set, my camera to b&w for the rest of my days! Thanks so much, Roland! You've always been a great photographer! V! Pierre

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		18-Feb-2012 11:50
BRAVO!!! BV Paolo

Derec Owen		16-Feb-2012 18:02
60s best time ever, fantastic images, really takes me back. Many congratulations on a fine collection. Voted !!!

Dennis Hoyne		06-Aug-2011 02:47
Outstanding gallery!

Jos� Borges		11-Jul-2011 19:59
Great pics, wonderfull work, was a pleasure to learn a lot in here, congratulations my friend! Abraço from S. Maria!

Bilsen		07-Jul-2011 02:06
LOVE these, especially the girls :) V

Jasja van Leeuwen		01-Jul-2011 22:31
THANK YOU for scanning and posting these. They are great captures and tell wonderful stories of a time I (sadly) never experienced myself (born in '76). Most of these deserve digital high-res restoration!

Guest		10-May-2011 09:49
Very Nice, Roland! Enjoyed the trip back in time.....

Regine		02-May-2011 02:01
Roland I am so glad you took the time and effort to scan and post these "old" pictures. They look as fresh as if they were taken yesterday. Wonderful art work in B/W.

Guest		04-Jan-2011 20:36
Wonderful gallery! BV

Pieter Bos		06-Nov-2010 23:18
Lovely gallery!

De'Carr Studio		17-Oct-2010 18:19
A very nostalgic gallery! My era as well.

George Moy		24-Aug-2010 00:34
Excellent gallery! V!

John St John Photography		28-Apr-2010 18:57
I love this gallery! When I was growing up in New York City, B&W was pretty much all there was. These are wonderful atmospheric and nostalgic images which evoke many good feelings and remembrances for a city kid. Well done and thank you!

Lennart Waara		01-Apr-2010 20:09
Great gallery, motives and picture handling! V

T. Richard Chen		02-May-2009 03:05
I clearly remember those days. Excellent scanning, and thanks for sharing. I still visit NYC off and on. Never forget one day I tried to stand still in between the Two Towers with strong wind. I was able to lean against the wind almost 25 to 30 degrees without holding anything.

Kim		26-Apr-2009 11:05
What a great gallery,, a time machine! V

Mary Bowles		10-Apr-2009 19:07
A grand gallery. What did the old song say - "Those were the days...." I cannot pick a favourite. But the kid in Central Park and Old Beach Bikes are wonderful. I shall be back for a further peek.

Guest		31-Mar-2009 06:13
Superb gallery, very nostalgic.

Guest		04-Feb-2009 13:34
Wonderful gallery, great tones and compositions...well done!! V!

Menno Alberts		01-Feb-2009 13:26
Great gallery! Even though I wasn't even born back than it brings back this good old time feeling. NYC before 9/11, before credit-crunch, before a lot of things and still that time had its own important things and recent events of impact. Thanks for posting these images, it's nice to to view into the past further than just a couple of months or years. gr, M. -v-

Patricia Kay		31-Dec-2008 12:59
Fabulous gallery....the 60 s certainly were great and i really enjoyed your view of them! BV

Beyer		13-Dec-2008 00:07
Great and interesting gallery. A lot of good picts. Brought back memories, V

Guest		12-Dec-2008 12:09
Very nice gallery!

Guest		24-Nov-2008 04:04
Nice to old pictures from NYC. In the 60´was the time I first went to USA and made my contact with NYC.Now, after a great number of visits and just arrive and wait for a flight next day, I build up a great love for this town. Here I`ve a gallery , dedicated to NYC and what I feel NYC is all about. Be well jorge

Mike Stobbs		23-Nov-2008 13:27
Excellent ...braVo...Mike

Guest		23-Nov-2008 13:17
Wonderful and precious images. I like BW films.. :) thank you!

Sue Robertson		21-Nov-2008 23:12
Thank you for sharing this marvellous collection of images.. v

Monte Dodge		21-Nov-2008 05:58
Awesome collection!!! vote

shatterbug		19-Nov-2008 00:08
Beautiful photography...these are timeless images, skillfully captured!

Guest		18-Nov-2008 22:24
Roland, These images are fascinating regardless of the film used or scan quality. They reveal a young photographer honing his craft at the height of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.. Voted!!

Marilyn		18-Nov-2008 15:45
What a 'far out' gallery of a bygone era! These are truly great images, thanks for taking the time to scan them and share them with the pbase community. V

Stu		30-Oct-2008 12:47
Enjoyed viewing these - thanks.

Stephen LaPoint Photography		28-Oct-2008 21:02
These are excellent photos. Among some of the best street photography I've seen.

Guest		24-Oct-2008 22:46
What an excellent and original gallery. Many of us were there (60s) and are fond of the memories. Thanks for sharing. V

Andrew Bott		18-Sep-2008 08:04
There are perhaps tens of thousands of pictures on pbase of New York in the past few years, but very few from the 60s. Yours are very interesting to look at.

Nestor Derkach		13-Sep-2008 14:24
Regardless of the scanning , you have a very nice and interesting gallery. Vote

bill smith		12-Aug-2008 16:31
Some very impressive images in this gallery. You really have a good eye. GMV

sunnyjr		11-May-2008 18:16
I feel like classic world'z,You have a talent 4 figures.Great work ! -Big Vote -

Guest		10-May-2008 12:05
Great gallery with lots of fantastic shots, v.

Bill Taylor		10-Apr-2008 21:38
Excellent Gallery!

Lise De Serres		11-Mar-2008 02:26
Very nice B&W gallery!

pachs		27-Feb-2008 13:52
This is a real cool gallery, it was good to have a look on the past and how things were. Really great gallery JGeorge/Superman

Didier Vanderperre		10-Feb-2008 23:56
Great piece of photographic history, thanks for sharing !

Barry Liimakka		02-Feb-2008 21:18
Images well-composed & well-exposed always stand the test of time. A wonderful journey thru the past in this subtle, but powerful gallery. It's a good thing that technology helps you "rescue" these images so that they may be shared here on PBase.

Guest		30-Jan-2008 12:30
Excellent gallery!!! Really enjoyed looking through:-)

Richard Calmes		19-Jan-2008 19:36
You have a lot of great shots here! Strong graphics! Meaningful subjects! Excellent work!

Birte Person		03-Jan-2008 03:22
You are right about that.In the 60,s everything seemed possible,I lived here for a few years 67-70...Remember the protest marches?We all thought we could change things,but alas it got worse.Wonderfull gallery

Colin Clarke		20-Dec-2007 23:05
A really good portfolio of a special era. """Those were the days, my friend, I thought they'd never end ..."""

Guest		11-Dec-2007 21:47
The Vietnam War,Hippies,and protesting against the powers that be.You've seen it all Roland.

Guest		11-Dec-2007 21:39
Great shots Roland.I was born in 1962.These pics are outstanding.

Inge Bose		07-Oct-2007 20:10
Those were the "good old days" prior to gentrification of some of the nicest areas of N.Y.C., when people had passion and joi de vivre, strong beliefs in what was right and wrong, interests that went beyond the allmighty buck as well as hopes and dreams for the future................ How did it all go sooooooooooo very wrong?????????

June Marie Sobrito		23-Sep-2007 15:12
What a great slice of American culture you have captured! Super work!

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