© Camilo José Vergara, 1970, Harlem, New York

Harlem has long fascinated photographers. Henri Cartier-Bresson found it a rich source of the “decisive moments” he felt were the heart of the medium. Helen Levitt and Aaron Siskind found drama and beauty in Harlem’s people and surroundings; Roy DeCarava found poetry and power.

Also Vergara has documented life in Harlem and other American urban communities. (read more)

His next book, “Harlem: The Unmaking of a Ghetto - Harlem, 1970-2009 (Historical Studies of Urban America)" is scheduled for April 15, 2013.

SATURDAY NITE…..STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY!!!

Savoy Ballroom Dancers, Harlem NY. 1930s-40s

Easter Sunday (top-bottom)

1. Harlem 1947 by Henri Cartier Bresson
2. Harlem 1947 by Henri Cartier Bresson
3. Harlem 1943 by Weegee
4. South Side, Chicago 1941 by Russell Lee
5. South Side, Chicago 1941 by Russell Lee
6. Harlem 1947 by Henri Cartier Bresson
7. South Side, Chicago,. 1941 by Edwin Rosskam
8. Harlem 1940 by Weegee
9. Harlem 1955 by William Klein
10. Harlem (W. 117th St. and Seventh Ave) 1939

New York City 1971 - Amsterdam Ave by Gentle***Giant on Flickr.

Harlem, 1970s.