On Thursday I will be heading to NYC for the weekend with my husband for a big German event called the “Steuben Parade” that we happen to be participates in. It’s going to be an amazing experience and I cannot wait and I also cannot wait to go back to one of my favorite cities in the world, NYC. I love this city so very much and every time I set foot in it, I feel like I’m at home.

So while I pack for the city that never sleeps I thought I would share some cool vintage photos I found online of NYC. Enjoy!

Vintage Photos of New York City

1940’s vintage photo of a New York City Street in 1941.

As a Lindy Hopper I love this picture “Dancing Girls in Harlem 1938”.

1930s vintage photo of Black dancing girls in harlem NY in 1938.

Penn Station 1940’s. How romantic is this hello or goodbye? I think it’s a Goodbye.

1940s vintage photo of a couple kissing in Penn Station during WW2. He is a soldier and she is dressed 1940s fashions.

1940s vintage photo of a stylish woman walking down a NYC street in 1940s clothing. Love the look of the girl on the side with that Snood? Fantastic!

Since the weather just may be somewhat nice this weekend, I think I could totally pull this off…if I had the clothes that is:)

A pretty young woman in the 1940s sitting on the famous stoops of New York. Isn’t she gorgeous??

What movie star is this? Let me know in the comments section below. ANSWER: Lizabeth Scott

1940s vintage photo of a 1940s woman sitting on the steps of a home in New York City in a plaid 1940s two piece suit.

I love everything about this photo-1950s vintage photo of women waiting to go into a photobooth.

Further Reading:

1950s vintage photo of women in 1950s fashions (1950s dress, 1940s skirts and 1950s tops) waiting to go into a photo booth in New York City.

The Famous Cotton Club.

Vintage photo of the Cotton Club in New York City

The Famous Savoy Ballroom (I have been to the plaque that now stands where the hall once stood, see the next image).

Vintage Photo of the Savoy Ballroom Sign in Harlem, NYC.

Time Square 1938.

1930s vintage photo of Times Square in 1938.

“Skycrapers of New York City” vintage postcard. I adore Art Deco architecture and New York City has plenty of it.

Lastly I will leave you with one of my favorite musicals and scenes from that musical “On the Town – New York, New York”.

Have you ever been to New York City? Share your favourite places to visit, in the comments section below.

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz

As a Lindy Hopper, it’s pretty mandatory that you have at least one pair of Keds in your collection for dancing. They are comfortable, last for a long time and come in cool colours and now super cool designs. BUT did you know that Keds had a division that started in the 1930’s that were strictly for women called “Kedettes“? They did! and the line was stylish, really beautiful and with its shock-absorbing sole also comfortable (Keds history)!

Take a look at the following selection of vintage ads for Kedettes and start imagining how cute you would have looked on the dance floor with them on!

1950s vintage ad for Kedettes Shoes for Women featuring ballet flats and 1950s poodle and cat skirt.

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“Kedettes”-Keds Stylish Women’s Shoe Division

The Vintage Advertising

Love this dancing Kedette ad from the 1930s.

1930s vintage ad for women's Keds shoes-Kedettes. Ad features saddle shoes and open toe shoes.

1940s vintage ad for women’s shoes perfect for summer time fun! I will take the Green one’s, the Yellow ones, brown ones…..

1940s Vintage ad: 1940s vintage shoe ad for Kedettes a division of Keds. The women's shoes are perfect for summer. Fun 1940s fashion illustrations.

1950s vintage ad: “Say Saludos when you buy your next pair of new Kedettes”.

1950s Vintage ad: 1950s vintage shoe ad for Kedettes shoes a division of Keds featuring a woman in mexican style clothing.

I just loved the colours AND styles in this 1950s ad and had to add it to the collection of pics.

1950s vintage ad: 1950's shoes ad for Kedettes shoes a division of Keds. Fun women's 1950s fashionable shoes.

All of these 1940’s Kedettes would be perfect in my closet, every single one.

1940s shoe ad for Kedettes shoes for Women. 1940s fashion.

1940s for Kedettes Wedges that are perfect for Spring and Summer.

Source: Etsy

I may be tall but I’m a sucker for a wedge and these wedges don’t seem to be too tall for little old me and they are so beautiful as well. 1940s ad.

1940s vintage ad: 1940s vintage shoe ad for Kedettes shoes-1940s shoes for women.

1940’s Kedettes are simply gorgeous and I have at least 10 dresses that would look perfect with them 🙂

1940s vintage ad: 1940s vintage shoe ad for women's shoes by Kedettes a division of Keds.

Would you like to own a pair of Kedettes? Here are some examples of what was on sale on the web at time of posting (head over to Etsy to do a search for more updated finds)

1950s / 1960s Kedettes in red, white and blue slip on. So cute! (Avail as of Nov 2023).

Vintage Shoes: 1950s / 1960s Kedettes in red, white and blue slip on. So cute!

Source: Etsy – BombyxVintage

Vintage 1950s Kedettes yellow ballerina flat slipper shoes. A beautiful pair of 1950s flat shoes made of bright yellow woven cotton fabric with a yellow cord loop on top.

vintage 1950s yellow flat ballerina shoes

Source: Etsy

1940s 1950s Summerettes Kedettes canvas shoes lace-up sandals in blue and off-white.

Source: Etsy

Original Vintage 1940s /1950s Red Canvas Strappy Kedettes Summerettes Wedges Sandals.

Source: Etsy

There you have it, Keds was not always a brand for just running shoes. Now I don’t know about you but I think I might run off to ebay/etsy and see if any still exist in this world that I can drool over.

FURTHER READING:

Vintage Fashion: ‘Keds’ Turn 100
Vintage Fashion 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)

Liz 🙂

Tag: Vintage fashion