# Walking NY

> Historical photo discovery app for New York City locations. (iPhone/iPad app by LaGuardia & Wagner Archives.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-ny/id1340435668 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LaGuardia & Wagner Archives](https://appshunter.io/developer/495515199)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-ny/id1340435668/reviews.md

## What is Walking NY?

The Walking New York App will show you old photographs of wherever you are standing in Brooklyn or Queens.  It locates the block you are on and selects old photos of buildings on that site or nearby. Created by the La Guardia and Wagner Archives, La Guardia Community College, CUNY, the app features selections from the New York City Housing Authority Photograph Collection (housed at the La Guardia and Wagner Archives), Queens Public Library, and Brooklyn Historical Society’s Photograph Collection. Users can also browse the map to find all of our provided locations, as well as share photos from their locations to Facebook and Twitter. Currently supporting the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, we will be adding Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island, so users can find themselves fully “Walking New York.”

## Key features

- Location-based historical photos
- Browse map of locations
- Share photos to social media
- Content from NYC archives
- Future borough expansions

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-ny/id1340435668/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Use your GPS or the map icon in the center of the top row

*2019-10-29*

This app contains over 2,300 photos, most of which show historical photos of the outer boroughs. Obviously the previous comment did have the GPS turned on. Duh!

### 1/5 — Is this app active?

*2019-10-18*

Has three images , a map and that seems to be it. I was hoping it would be a great source of info for us since we just moved to Queens.😕

### 1/5 — Keep on crashing

*2018-06-02*

Every time I try to open the app. It keep on crashing. 😫

## Frequently asked questions about Walking NY

### What historical content does Walking NY feature?

Walking NY features selections from the New York City Housing Authority Photograph Collection, the Queens Public Library, and the Brooklyn Historical Society’s Photograph Collection. These are old photographs of buildings and sites in Brooklyn and Queens.

### Does Walking NY have ads?

No, Walking NY does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices does Walking NY support?

Walking NY is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently available for Android devices.

### When was Walking NY last updated?

The latest version of Walking NY was released on July 28, 2023. The app was originally released on March 30, 2018.

### What is the age rating for Walking NY?

Walking NY has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults.

### What is the user feedback on Walking NY?

Walking NY has received a rating of 2.3 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests mixed to negative user sentiment based on the limited feedback available.

### Will Walking NY expand to other New York City boroughs?

Yes, the developers plan to add Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island in future updates. This will allow users to explore all five boroughs.

### How does Walking NY determine which photos to show?

The app locates the block you are standing on and selects old photos of buildings on that site or nearby. This provides contextually relevant historical imagery.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2023-07-28

Thanks for using our app!

This version brings an updated share feature

### 2.0.0 — 2022-05-04

For version 2.0.0. we've made the following improvements in the design and functionality of the Walking NYC app:

◦ Update design for a more on-brand feel with the LaGuardia & Wagner Archives.
◦ Change of logo and launch screen.
◦ Update all the icons for a more consistent look.
◦ Fixed the share functionality giving the wrong link to our website.
◦ Updated the Instagram icons taking people to the wrong page.
◦ Added animation to the progress bars.
◦ Customized alerts to show a more modern look.

Thanks for using our Walking NY app. We hope you have a grand time discovering the history of NYC through original photos.

### 1.0.2 — 2018-06-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed bugs causing the app to crash at startup

### 1.0.1 — 2018-04-10

minor fixes

### 1.0 — 2018-03-30

No release notes.

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