Times Square NYC in the 70s and 80s (subsequently Dettol-and-wire-brushed in the mid 90s) captured in all its sleazy, greasy, STDeezy glory by renowned photographer Andreas Feininger.
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“depravity” what a very subjective use of a word..
The Deuce – watch it if you haven’t already
Did you not find the last episode was only half done
Like they didn’t really end everyones story fully
I was a young puppy when I first hit Times Square.. very early 80’s.. I still remember shaking with absolute fear.. what a blast.. is there anywhere in the western world still like that..? Asking for a friend obviously…
Pigalle…
+ 9th and 18th arrondissements, Paris
Not anymore sadly.. I remember when it was a different country..
It looks so smelly.
Yet smells so lucky?
When I hear mention of the word Kultur I reach for a German dictionary.
Duuuurty!