The harbor is still used by cruise lines, commuter ferries, and tourist boats. And the Statue of Liberty is as popular a tourist destination as ever.
The Flatiron Building, completed in 1902, was one of the tallest buildings in the world when it was built.
Today, the Flatiron Building isn't among the tallest 1,000 buildings in New York City. But its distinct appearance has made it one of the most popular and photographed landmarks in the Big Apple.
Source: Skyscraper Center
Many New York streets have been widened since then to accommodate vehicle traffic, and you won't find many pedestrians wearing suits and hats anymore.
Today, there's just as much bustle in the streets, but the surrounding buildings have gotten even taller.
Down in Battery Park, the Swedish filmographers found a statue of Swedish-American engineer John Ericsson, who designed the famous USS Monitor used by the Union Army in the Civil War.
In 1911, taxis shared the road with horse-drawn carriages. A typical taxi charged $0.50 a mile back then.
The New York Herald Building was headquarters of the venerable newspaper from 1890 to 192, shortly before the paper was acquired by the New York Tribune.
Source: The New York Times
