Debbi, I've collected a few sites with historical photos and/or tidbit histories around NYC. Maybe what you're looking for is on of these: http://www.nyc-architecture.com/ http://www.forgotten-ny.com/index.html This site has historical NYC maps: http://www.everythingnyc.com/noname1.html This site tells you how you can view on mf or purchase tax photos of buildings in NYC. "Between 1939 and 1941, the city photographed every house and building in the five Boroughs. Copies of these unique images are now available for purchase." http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/taxphotos/home.shtml Hope this helps. Juliann On Sat, 22 Sep 2007, Debbi Powell wrote: > Hi > > I have found one of my ancestors on the 1880 census living at 505 (I think?) on 'West 49th Street'. Is there anywhere on the internet where I could view a map and maybe some pictures of this street taken around 1880's. > > Thank you for your help > > Debbi No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.28/1023 - Release Date: 9/22/2007 1:27 PM