Night neon view Villa Pizza Italian Restaurant, advertising 'Stromboli Pizzas', corner West 42nd Street 8th Avenue, New York

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Night-time view West 42nd Street,corner 8th Avenue. For long periods in the mid-20th century the 42nd Street area near Times Square and 7th Avenue was home to unsavoury activities, including sex industry peep shows and grindhouse theatres. In 1990 the City Government, encouraging a clean-up, took over six historic theatres between 7th and 8th Avenues. Since the mid-1990s the area has become home again to legitimate theatres (both live and movie). To signify the change, the area is referred to as 'New 42nd Street'. The Villa Pizza Italian Restaurant, seen here, sells large 'Stromboli Pizzas' amongst others.

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Size: 3560px × 2370px
Location: Villa Pizza, New West 42nd Street at corner 8th Avenue, New York City, USA
Photo credit: © robert harrison / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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