the studied carelessness

Remember when NYC was a shithole? Most of us can’t because we’re not from here. But these pictures are a good look into some of the grossness that was The Big Apple.

Check Steven Siegel’s photos out on Gothamist.

I remember very clearly.

(Source: joshsternberg, via capitalnewyork)

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   God, I love New York.

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    Quite a different view of this city.

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    As a matter of fact, I do. I grew up here.

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