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1970s
This B&W clip provides snapshots of the Diamond District in 1970s New York City. This is clip 3 of 3.
At a bustling deli, patrons stand in front of “FRANKS," “BURGERS,” and “FRIES” signs. The deli is lit by long, rectangular fluorescent lights.
A man in aviator glasses surveys the restaurant while eating. In the reflection of a mirror, a man in a suit eats lunch alone. A wide pan showcases the packed restaurant. A blonde woman in a sherpa coat eats hot dogs with a man in a fedora.
Cars drive over steaming manholes. Orthodox Jewish men walk through the streets and converse with each other. An orthodox man waves at the camera. Two men gesture to one another in an apparent argument.
Cars zoom along a snowy highway. A large truck reads, “Fruit Growers Express.” Pedestrians are seen from the POV of a car.
Exterior view of a jeweler inspecting jewelry under the sign “Bernard Nacht & CO. Inc. Est. 1906.” Various rings, necklaces, and bracelets sit in a display case in front of him.
A sign reads “National Jewelers Exchange,” which is on West 47th Street. The camera pans from a walking couple to a sign for “Winchel and Diamond Jewelry.” Sparkling necklaces are seen behind the glass.
Pedestrians walk through crowded streets. Various orthodox Jewish men meet. An older man with a large pipe talks to a man in a fedora. Two women walk together, one with a fur coat and one with a leather coat and a large cigarette.