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Then & Now: Photos Show NYC's Changing Storefronts

The 2nd Ave Deli was at 2nd Avenue at East 10th Street from 1954 to 2006.

Photos courtesy of James & Karla Murray

Casa Nova Pizzeria at 664 Ninth Ave Hell's Kitchen, now a Verizon Wireless place.

Photos courtesy of James & Karla Murray

You could once buy vegetables and pizza at Bleecker Street and Carmine Street, now you can buy gelato.

Photos courtesy of James & Karla Murray


McHale's Restaurant was located at 8th Avenue at West 46th Street, where it was open for 62 years. It was replaced by a condo. The Broadway Inn across the street has also been torn down, as you can see.

Photos courtesy of James & Karla Murray

A hosiery shop on Grand and Ludlow Streets is now a Subway.

Photos courtesy of James & Karla Murray

Bar Martins was located at West Houston Street near Varick Street, now a Subway.

Photos courtesy of James & Karla Murray


Samesies! Ideal Hosiery is still at the corner of Grand and Ludlow.

Photos courtesy of James & Karla Murray