Urban Archive Explore History

UNCOVER HISTORY WHERE IT HAPPENED
Urban Archive is the largest mobile archive of NYC historical images, ever. We’ve mapped tens of thousands of historical images across the five boroughs, and we’re adding more every day.

RECREATE HISTORY
Shoot instant then-and-now photos of buildings and city streetscapes.

OUR PARTNERS
Urban Archive works with over 30 cultural institutions in NYC, including the Museum of the City of New York, the Brooklyn Historical Society, the Museum of Chinese in America, the New-York Historical Society, among others. For a full list, visit our website at www.urbanarchive.nyc