Harlem 1950s hi-res stock photography and images

Jazz in Harlem, New York, on a summer day, 1958. Stock Photo

RME4XR4G–Jazz in Harlem, New York, on a summer day, 1958.

SAVOY THEATRE in Harlem district of New Yorkdistrict about 1956 Stock Photo

RMA197KR–SAVOY THEATRE in Harlem district of New Yorkdistrict about 1956

Vintage October 1958 photograph, Yankee Stadium from the Harlem River, New York. Stock Photo

RMD35N01–Vintage October 1958 photograph, Yankee Stadium from the Harlem River, New York.

American professional basketball player Wilt Chamberlain wearing Harlem Globetrotters uniform, Fred Palumbo, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1959 Stock Photo

RM2XK7C9H–American professional basketball player Wilt Chamberlain wearing Harlem Globetrotters uniform, Fred Palumbo, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1959

Jane C. Wright (b. 1919), worked with her father at the Cancer Research Foundation at Harlem Hospital in the 1950s, conducting Stock Photo

RMCWBY8J–Jane C. Wright (b. 1919), worked with her father at the Cancer Research Foundation at Harlem Hospital in the 1950s, conducting

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, 1951 Stock Photo

RME5MF3D–THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, 1951

Industrial New York, August 1953 - view across the Harlem River towards the Con Edison power plant, Inwood Stock Photo

RMC12GWX–Industrial New York, August 1953 - view across the Harlem River towards the Con Edison power plant, Inwood

THE HARLEM GLOBE-TROTTERS, center right: Dorothy Dandridge, center second from right: Billy Brown, 1951. Stock Photo

RME5N1M3–THE HARLEM GLOBE-TROTTERS, center right: Dorothy Dandridge, center second from right: Billy Brown, 1951.

A. Philip Randolph making speech at rally supporting Harlem Congressman Adam Clayton Powell. Aug. 1958. Stock Photo

RMCP4CGA–A. Philip Randolph making speech at rally supporting Harlem Congressman Adam Clayton Powell. Aug. 1958.

Nat King Cole Trio, Apollo Theatre, Harlem Concert Handbill, 1952 Stock Photo

RM2YDXYWF–Nat King Cole Trio, Apollo Theatre, Harlem Concert Handbill, 1952

RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: EVA LONGORIA as Carmen. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures) Stock Photo

RM2DW2HJP–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: EVA LONGORIA as Carmen. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

Hot from Harlem Revue - Rock and Roll Show - Gregory Theatre Concert Poster, Oakville Ontario (1956) Stock Photo

RM2PG2KAN–Hot from Harlem Revue - Rock and Roll Show - Gregory Theatre Concert Poster, Oakville Ontario (1956)

Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming (1908-1964) the second novel to feature British Secret Service agent 007 James Bond who investigates Mr Big in Harlem with his fortune telling assistant Solitaire. Photograph of 1954 first edition front cover by Kenneth Lewis. Stock Photo

RM2AW4PMC–Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming (1908-1964) the second novel to feature British Secret Service agent 007 James Bond who investigates Mr Big in Harlem with his fortune telling assistant Solitaire. Photograph of 1954 first edition front cover by Kenneth Lewis.

African-American couple dancing swing or rock and roll, black and white vector Stock Vector

RFG3EX8H–African-American couple dancing swing or rock and roll, black and white vector

United States: January, 1953 A promotional photo of Powell of the Harlem Clowns. Stock Photo

RM2RB765Y–United States: January, 1953 A promotional photo of Powell of the Harlem Clowns.

The black American tennis player from Harlem and Alabama , Miss Althea Gibson , in play against fellow countrywoman , Miss Shirley Fry , in their quarterfinals singles match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship in London . 3rd July 1956 Stock Photo

RM2Y65AJ0–The black American tennis player from Harlem and Alabama , Miss Althea Gibson , in play against fellow countrywoman , Miss Shirley Fry , in their quarterfinals singles match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship in London . 3rd July 1956

New York, New York: February, 1959 A portrait of poet, author, playwright and Harlem Reniassance leader Langston Hughes. Stock Photo

RM2RGRR5P–New York, New York: February, 1959 A portrait of poet, author, playwright and Harlem Reniassance leader Langston Hughes.

Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City 1955-1975 Stock Photo

RM2RXW8E4–Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City 1955-1975

New York, New York: January, 1956 Robert Hall of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team Stock Photo

RM2RB75F5–New York, New York: January, 1956 Robert Hall of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team

Street scene in Harlem, New York, with saxophone player, 1958 Stock Photo

RMDXCN1C–Street scene in Harlem, New York, with saxophone player, 1958

United States: 1959 All-Star basketball player Wilt Chamberlain wearing a Harlem Globetrotters uniform. Stock Photo

RM2RB75MW–United States: 1959 All-Star basketball player Wilt Chamberlain wearing a Harlem Globetrotters uniform.

Harlem River Houses, 7th Ave. and 152nd St, 1951. Stock Photo

RM2YBDJ2B–Harlem River Houses, 7th Ave. and 152nd St, 1951.

American professional basketball player Wilt Chamberlain, full-length portrait wearing Harlem Globetrotters uniform, Fred Palumbo, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1959 Stock Photo

RM2XK7C9G–American professional basketball player Wilt Chamberlain, full-length portrait wearing Harlem Globetrotters uniform, Fred Palumbo, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1959

Wilt Chamberlain, wearing uniform of Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. 1959. Stock Photo

RMCWCCKA–Wilt Chamberlain, wearing uniform of Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. 1959.

New York City mayor Robert Wagner (right) with Robert Moses (left) and Frank Meistrell (center), on housing project tour, 125th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, Harlem, New York City, New York, USA, Walter Albertin, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, August 9, 1956 Stock Photo

RM2TBT391–New York City mayor Robert Wagner (right) with Robert Moses (left) and Frank Meistrell (center), on housing project tour, 125th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, Harlem, New York City, New York, USA, Walter Albertin, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, August 9, 1956

New York, New York: September 23, 1960 Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro enjoys a steak dinner while holding an impromptu press conference at the Theresa Hotel in Harlem during his visit to New York to address the United Nations. Stock Photo

RM2RGRTDM–New York, New York: September 23, 1960 Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro enjoys a steak dinner while holding an impromptu press conference at the Theresa Hotel in Harlem during his visit to New York to address the United Nations.

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS and the HONOLULU SURFRIDERS Basket Team accompanied by Miss HAWAII 1954 (in white coat at front slightly right of centre) on arrival at the Belgian National Airport at Melsbroek in May 1955 before taking another flight to London to begin a new European Tour of 21 countries and 29 Matches beginning at Wembley Sports Arena in London on Tuesday May 24th. Stock Photo

RM2T44B8E–THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS and the HONOLULU SURFRIDERS Basket Team accompanied by Miss HAWAII 1954 (in white coat at front slightly right of centre) on arrival at the Belgian National Airport at Melsbroek in May 1955 before taking another flight to London to begin a new European Tour of 21 countries and 29 Matches beginning at Wembley Sports Arena in London on Tuesday May 24th.

Tennis champion Althea Gibson, waving to crowd during ticker tape parade up Broadway, July 11, 1957. New York celebrated their home town girl's First Wimbleton Ladies Singles Championship. African American Gibson grew up in Harlem after her family migrated from South Carolina. (BSLOC 2015 14 222) Stock Photo

RMKWC5C8–Tennis champion Althea Gibson, waving to crowd during ticker tape parade up Broadway, July 11, 1957. New York celebrated their home town girl's First Wimbleton Ladies Singles Championship. African American Gibson grew up in Harlem after her family migrated from South Carolina. (BSLOC 2015 14 222)

RF2FXTD7P–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2H87–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: NNAMDI ASOMUGHA as Robert Halloway. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

Vintage retro view of New York City Stock Photo

RM2J9NFNM–Vintage retro view of New York City

African-American couple dancing swing or rock and roll Stock Vector

RFG3RNKK–African-American couple dancing swing or rock and roll

RM2Y65AJ3–The black American tennis player from Harlem and Alabama , Miss Althea Gibson , in play against fellow countrywoman , Miss Shirley Fry , in their quarterfinals singles match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship in London . 3rd July 1956

Jazz fans in Munich Germany,watching French and German Be-Bop dancers perform. Thie dance originated in Harlem, U.S.A.and consists of hot rhythm and whirling bodies. French Be- Bop World Champion Gilbert Merry and his partner Denise Chevallier of the Eieux-Colombiers Be-Bop Club. November 1954 Stock Photo

RM2Y6KJ3X–Jazz fans in Munich Germany,watching French and German Be-Bop dancers perform. Thie dance originated in Harlem, U.S.A.and consists of hot rhythm and whirling bodies. French Be- Bop World Champion Gilbert Merry and his partner Denise Chevallier of the Eieux-Colombiers Be-Bop Club. November 1954

Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City 1955-1975 Stock Photo

RM2RXW8E1–Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City 1955-1975

New York, Brooklyn Bridge showing freeway and docks, 1958 Stock Photo

RME4XRM9–New York, Brooklyn Bridge showing freeway and docks, 1958

Postcard for Sugar Ray's Cafe 1946-1954 Stock Photo

RM2RXW8Y6–Postcard for Sugar Ray's Cafe 1946-1954

Harlem River Houses, 7th Ave. and 152nd St., New York City, 1951. Stock Photo

RM2YBDNN9–Harlem River Houses, 7th Ave. and 152nd St., New York City, 1951.

Martin Luther King Jr. in Harlem Hospital after stabbing in chest by letter opener, attended by Dr. Emil Naclerio, 9/22/58. Stock Photo

RMCWAMRM–Martin Luther King Jr. in Harlem Hospital after stabbing in chest by letter opener, attended by Dr. Emil Naclerio, 9/22/58.

RMBTJPDY–Martin Luther King Jr. in Harlem Hospital after stabbing in chest by letter opener, attended by Dr. Emil Naclerio, 9/22/58

RF2FXW458–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2K0B–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: TESSA THOMPSON as Sylvie Parker. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

RM2Y6KJ3G–Jazz fans in Munich Germany,watching French and German Be-Bop dancers perform. Thie dance originated in Harlem, U.S.A.and consists of hot rhythm and whirling bodies. French Be- Bop World Champion Gilbert Merry and his partner Denise Chevallier of the Eieux-Colombiers Be-Bop Club. November 1954

New York City lights by night, 1958. Stock Photo

RME4XRTP–New York City lights by night, 1958.

Club Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the city's premier club for black jazz performers. A wood chair with four legs. The back rest has two (2) horizontal slats with the top slate taller than the one below. The leg support is one curved piece of wood attached on the inside to the lower back legs and upper front legs. Stock Photo

RM2G4GTM3–Club Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the city's premier club for black jazz performers. A wood chair with four legs. The back rest has two (2) horizontal slats with the top slate taller than the one below. The leg support is one curved piece of wood attached on the inside to the lower back legs and upper front legs.

RMCWCBMR–A. Philip Randolph making speech at rally supporting Harlem Congressman Adam Clayton Powell. Aug. 1958.

Dorothy Maynor (1910-1996), African American soprano who performed in the 1940s and 1950s. She left the stage to care for her ill husband and started the Harlem School of the Arts in 1963. Stock Photo

RMBTKEW9–Dorothy Maynor (1910-1996), African American soprano who performed in the 1940s and 1950s. She left the stage to care for her ill husband and started the Harlem School of the Arts in 1963.

RF2FXWTY0–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2JF2–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: TESSA THOMPSON as Sylvie Parker. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

RM2Y6KJ46–Jazz fans in Munich Germany,watching French and German Be-Bop dancers perform. Thie dance originated in Harlem, U.S.A.and consists of hot rhythm and whirling bodies. French Be- Bop World Champion Gilbert Merry and his partner Denise Chevallier of the Eieux-Colombiers Be-Bop Club. November 1954

Club Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the city's premier club for black jazz performers. A rectangular table with a particle board wood top and metal base. The base is made up of a large tube with a round base and circular support attached to the underside of the table top. Four (4) small holes are drilled into the four (4) corners of the table top. Stock Photo

RM2G4GTKH–Club Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the city's premier club for black jazz performers. A rectangular table with a particle board wood top and metal base. The base is made up of a large tube with a round base and circular support attached to the underside of the table top. Four (4) small holes are drilled into the four (4) corners of the table top.

RMKWC40A–Tennis champion Althea Gibson, waving to crowd during ticker tape parade up Broadway, July 11, 1957. New York celebrated their home town girl's First Wimbleton Ladies Singles Championship. African American Gibson grew up in Harlem after her family migrated from South Carolina. (BSLOC 2015 14 222)

Riverside Church, New York City, New York, USA, 1951. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDTFN0–Riverside Church, New York City, New York, USA, 1951. Artist: Unknown

Sara Lachatanere, 1951 (Approximate). Stock Photo

RM2KFGJAF–Sara Lachatanere, 1951 (Approximate).

Jane C. Wright (b. 1919), worked with her father at the Cancer Research Foundation at Harlem Hospital in the 1950s, conducting early chemotherapy trials. She joined the faculty of New York University in 1955, and was head of the Cancer Chemotherapy Department in 1967. In 1971, Dr. Wright became the first woman president of the New York Cancer Society. 1958 portrait by Irwin Gooen. Stock Photo

RMBTKK3T–Jane C. Wright (b. 1919), worked with her father at the Cancer Research Foundation at Harlem Hospital in the 1950s, conducting early chemotherapy trials. She joined the faculty of New York University in 1955, and was head of the Cancer Chemotherapy Department in 1967. In 1971, Dr. Wright became the first woman president of the New York Cancer Society. 1958 portrait by Irwin Gooen.

RF2FXXJFE–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2HH2–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: NNAMDI ASOMUGHA as Robert Halloway. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

Jazz fans in Munich Germany, had a gay time when French and German Be-Bop dancers performed. The dance originated in Harlem, U.S.A.and consists of hot rhythm and whirling bodies. The four French couples performing a 'Formation Dance' on stage at the Deutsche Museum in Munich. 15 November 1954 Stock Photo

RM2Y6KJ45–Jazz fans in Munich Germany, had a gay time when French and German Be-Bop dancers performed. The dance originated in Harlem, U.S.A.and consists of hot rhythm and whirling bodies. The four French couples performing a 'Formation Dance' on stage at the Deutsche Museum in Munich. 15 November 1954

New York : Two famous tennis stars whio have turned professional , Karol Fageros , left , and Althea Gibson , centre, with Abe Saperstein , owner and President of the Harlem Globetrotters . He signed a 100,000 dollar ( about £35,000) contract with Miss Gibson and a 30,000 dollar ( £110,000) contract with Miss Fageros for them to play tennis before the Globetrotter's games . The two stars are holding a bastketball Miss Gibson played with during her high school days.20 October 1959 Stock Photo

RM2Y7W8RN–New York : Two famous tennis stars whio have turned professional , Karol Fageros , left , and Althea Gibson , centre, with Abe Saperstein , owner and President of the Harlem Globetrotters . He signed a 100,000 dollar ( about £35,000) contract with Miss Gibson and a 30,000 dollar ( £110,000) contract with Miss Fageros for them to play tennis before the Globetrotter's games . The two stars are holding a bastketball Miss Gibson played with during her high school days.20 October 1959

CROWN PRINCE CONSTANTINE STARTS THE GAME 30.7.53 The 13 year old heir to the Greek throne, Crown Prince Constantine, thre in the ball for the start of the opening game between the American basketball teams the Harlem Globe Trotters and the New York Celtics, when they played in Athens this wekd during their world tour. Photo shows Dwarfed by the six footers of the crack basketball teams, the 13 year old Crown Prince Prince excitedly throws up the ball to start the game in Athens. 30 July 1953 Stock Photo

RM2Y7RT2Y–CROWN PRINCE CONSTANTINE STARTS THE GAME 30.7.53 The 13 year old heir to the Greek throne, Crown Prince Constantine, thre in the ball for the start of the opening game between the American basketball teams the Harlem Globe Trotters and the New York Celtics, when they played in Athens this wekd during their world tour. Photo shows Dwarfed by the six footers of the crack basketball teams, the 13 year old Crown Prince Prince excitedly throws up the ball to start the game in Athens. 30 July 1953

RM2KFE8GY–Sara Lachatanere, 1951 (Approximate).

Democratic candidate for President, Adlai E. Stevenson, running against Eisenhower for a second time in 1956, studying his speech notes, at a campaign rally in Harlem, an African American section New York City. Stock Photo

RMBTKG77–Democratic candidate for President, Adlai E. Stevenson, running against Eisenhower for a second time in 1956, studying his speech notes, at a campaign rally in Harlem, an African American section New York City.

RF2FXY0YJ–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2JF4–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY as Lucy Wolper. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

RM2KFHFM0–Sara Lachatanere, 1951 (Approximate).

RF2FXX5G0–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2J2H–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: TESSA THOMPSON as Sylvie Parker, NNAMDI ASOMUGHA as Robert Halloway. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

Pamphlet consisting of black print on yellowed paper. At the top and center left is a black-and-white photograph of Henry Winston. The interior consists of twenty-three pages. The back of the pamphlet has an appeal for the reader to get involved in political action. Winston was left permanently blind as a result of being denied medical treatment by the US Government while he was imprisoned for his communist beliefs. Stock Photo

RM2G4GTM8–Pamphlet consisting of black print on yellowed paper. At the top and center left is a black-and-white photograph of Henry Winston. The interior consists of twenty-three pages. The back of the pamphlet has an appeal for the reader to get involved in political action. Winston was left permanently blind as a result of being denied medical treatment by the US Government while he was imprisoned for his communist beliefs.

RF2FXX9RT–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2HGW–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: AJA NAOMI KING as Mona, TESSA THOMPSON as Sylvie Parker. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

RF2FXWAF2–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2J37–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: TESSA THOMPSON as Sylvie Parker, NNAMDI ASOMUGHA as Robert Halloway. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

RF2FXW88Y–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2JFC–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: TESSA THOMPSON as Sylvie Parker, NNAMDI ASOMUGHA as Robert Halloway. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

RF2FXXPJ5–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2JEX–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: TESSA THOMPSON as Sylvie Parker, NNAMDI ASOMUGHA as Robert Halloway poster art. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

RF2FXW898–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2J2M–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Director Eugene Ashe, Erica Gimpel on set. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)

RF2FXXMJN–vintage Black Dancers

RM2DW2K14–RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020 TITLE: Sylvia's Love STUDIO: Amazon Studios DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe PLOT: A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player. STARRING: Rege-Jean Page as Chico Sweetney, Tone Bell as Dickiie Brewster and Nnamdi Asomugha as Robert Halloway. (Credit Image: © Amazon Studios/Entertainment Pictures)