CORONA 2 Declassified Spy Satellite Photo of New York City, August 29, 1963 (!)
The early satellites shot on 70-mm BW film and required the CIA to retrieve the film cartridges and develop them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona_(satellite)
New York City
Montrose Point State Forest
Geo. Washington Approach, 1951
Randall’s Island 1924
Cross Bronx Expressway in Tremont
Robert Moses' expressway blasted through one of the most dense urban areas in America, with a photo taken at a part of the day, likely a weekend, when traffic was light.
Randall’s Island
The Tribourgh Bridge and the former home base of the power broker.