14 to 42 Every square block of New York City is plastered with signs that relay all sorts of messages. This site ambitiously "intends to survey all of the signs in New York City from 14th Street to 42nd Street." Since that gargantuan feat is a virtually impossible task, you'll have to settle for the highlights featured here. Whether selling suits, sewing machines, or hats, these mostly vintage signs speak to Gotham's earlier days. Get a feel for the neighborhood with a quick tour displaying some of the grandest, informative, and interesting billboards. Then cruise around using a clickable map, or peruse the signage by business name or date. You'll find everything from a '20s-era ad peddling the wares of Heitel & Lipshitz to a '70s advert peddling the good eats at Disco Donut Coffee House on this wonderful walk through midtown Manhattan. (in Photography)
