One of the most wonderful things about New York City is that over the decades, it goes through tremendous transformations, each neighborhood changing and growing (and usually becoming more expensive). Despite its many adaptations, the true essence of the city somehow remains, and it’s one that is steeped in so much social, political, and cultural history that nothing could ever really usurp its title as America’s best. Check out these amazing images of NYC over the years – **looking at these photos, you’ll realize that the more things change, the more they stay the same.**
