Remember how the neighborhood used to look? Well, for a very happy #TBT, we're indulging in some neighborhood nostalgia for Astoria, Queens. After all, Astoria is the birthplace of some of our most beloved cultural icons from Tony Bennett to Jesse Eisenberg, Maria Callas to Christopher Walken. Even A Bronx Tale was, in fact, shot in Astoria. So join us for a stroll down memory lane in Astoria.

This William Meyers' 1999 photo features a sign of good things to come. See a checkered table cloth and condiments in Astoria, and there is sure to be good food on the way. 

Any alums of the Judge Charles J. Valone School, also known as P.S. 85, in the house?

This is what it looked like to enter the workforce in the 1930s and 1940s.

Forebodingly named bridge? Check. Here's Hell Gate Bridge, the path between Randall's Island and Queens.

Look familiar? That's Astoria in 1931.

Reading 'n' relaxing in 1935? We like their style.

No Neighborhood Nostalgia would be complete without a subway shot. Check out more of William Meyers's photos in our exhibition "William Meyers: Outer Boroughs."

Your neighborhood grocery, 1921 style.