What New York 1920s looked like and lived

In the 1920s, nearly 6 million people lived in New York. This period was a time of great change for the city and made it a center of construction, culture and consumerism. In addition, the “roaring twenties” were synonymous with glamor and excess. So what did New York and its inhabitants look like during these golden years?

Construction

Harlem Renaissance

Women

Ban on alcohol

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