Film Location Scouts Photograph Collection
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Abstract
Collection of color snapshots taken by film location scouts between the 1980's – 2000's depicting a variety of locations in New York City (primarily Manhattan).
Biographical / Historical
Location scouting is a vital process in the pre-production stage of the film and television industry. Once writers and producers have decided on the style of scenery and locations they require, they turn to location scouts to provide them with suitable locations that meet these requirements.
Typically, location scouts and/or managers meet with production teams to discuss their needs and will scout for locations based on their requirements. They also generally have portfolios put together of certain locations that they have deemed interesting beforehand in order to have a database of locations in case of requests. The role of location managers encompasses multiple responsibilites, including: having an understanding of the production to ensure that appropriate locations are being researched and scouted; negotiating legal access to filming locations; negotiating prices, terms and conditions with location owners; and creating written agreements between the production company and venue owner and organizing any permits necessary.
A location scout is expected to take descriptive, panoramic photographs that depict a particular location's possibilities. Before the advent of digital photography, panoramas were created by pasting multiple photographic prints into a manilla folder. This practice continued into the time period of this collection, which includes separate donations of location scout photos by two New York-based location managers, Steve Horn and Lyn Pinezich. The collection reflects the beginning of the revitalization of the film industry in New York City that was later to become a hallmark of Mayor Bloomberg's administration.
Arrangement
This collection has been organized by donor into two series. The photographs retain their original organization into the categories assigned by each location scout manager. Both series cover the same time period and there is considerable overlap in the location categories. Categories within each series have been listed alphabetically, which means that box numbers do not appear in chronological order in the finding aid.
Scope and Contents
This collection spans the time period between the 1980s to the 2000s and contains an extensive range of images of locations in New York, primarily Manhattan, created for two New York-based location scout managers (Lyn Pinezich and Steve Horn).
Each location is represented by multiple color snapshots, which were then glued into file folders. All folders contain numerous photographs of each location including both exterior and interior shots. The photographs depict a broad range of locations such as abandoned buildings, offices and office spaces, famous landmarks, streets of New York, and residences. It essentially provides a snapshot of New York City during this time period. Many of the locations within the collection are not in existence anymore.
The photographs have been rehoused into 198 bankers boxes but remain organized in the categories originally assigned by the location scouts (for example; bars, residences, streets, buildings, etc). The folders within each category are arranged either alphabetically or by neighborhood.
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Access Restrictions
Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
Use Restrictions
Taking images of documents from the library collections for reference purposes by using hand-held cameras and in accordance with the library's photography guidelines is encouraged. As an alternative, patrons may request up to 20 images per day from staff.
Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.
Copyrights and other proprietary rights may subsist in individuals and entities other than the New-York Historical Society, in which case the patron is responsible for securing permission from those parties. For fuller information about rights and reproductions from N-YHS visit: https://www.nyhistory.org/about/rights-reproductions
Preferred Citation
This collection should be cited as: Film Location Scouts Photograph Collection, PR 293, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, The New-York Historical Society.
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Provenance
Gift of Steve Horn and Christopher Gray, 2012 (Series I); gift of Lyn Pinezich, 2011 (Series II).
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Repository
Series I: Location Scout Photographs (Steve Horn)
Language of Materials
Scope and Contents
Series I contains location scout photographs taken by the staff of director Steve Horn. The photographs depict a broad range of locations, including many that are no longer in existence. The original arrangement of the photographs into categories (for example, bakeries, churches, warehouses, etc.) has been retained. Categories are listed in alpabetical order below.
Bakeries
Ballrooms
Banks
Bars
Beaches
Scope and Contents
Includes beaches from Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Beach House
Billiard and Pool Halls
Boats and Ships
BOC (Industrial gas company)
Bowling Alleys
Bridges
Language of Materials
Scope and Contents
Includes bridges from Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and unlabelled locations.
Buildings -- Apartment
Buildings -- Brownstones
Buildings -- Government
Buildings -- Government
Buildings -- Industrial
Buildings -- Office
Bus Stations
Cabins
Cafes
Churches
Churches
Churches
City Steps
City Streets
Clocks and Clock Towers
Clubs and Clubrooms
General Motors- Linden Plant
Home Depot
Ice-scating Rinks
Islands
Islands (Roosevelt Island)
Jails
Kennels
Labs -- Medical
Labs -- Miscellaneous
Lakes
Parks and Gardens (Liberty State Park)
Parks and Gardens
Parking Garage
Parking Lots
Pedestrian Overpass
Piers and Waterfronts
Playgrounds
Playgrounds- Interior
Plaza
Police Stations
Police Stations
Ponds
Public Fountains
Quarries
Racetracks
Racquet Clubs
Radio Stations
Railroad Stations (Grand Central)
Railroad Stations
Railroad Stations (see box 67)
Railroad Tracks
Realty
Restaurants -- General
Restaurants -- Chinese
Restaurants -- Exteriors
Restaurants -- Fastfood
Restaurants -- Fastfood (Wendy's)
Restaurants -- Indian
Restaurants -- Japanese
Restaurants -- Pizza Shop
Restaurants -- Spanish/Mexican
Restaurants -- Spanish/Mexican
Restaurants -- Waterside
Restorations
Restorations
Revolving Doors
Rivers and Streams
Rodeos
Rooftops
Schools -- Colleges A-C
Scope and Contents
Includes the following: American Institute of Banking, Adelphi University, Barnard College, Baruch College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, City College of New York
Schools -- Colleges C-E
Scope and Contents
Includes the following: Columbia University, Cooper Union, C.W. Post, Elizabeth Seton College
Schools -- Colleges F-H
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Includes the following: Farleigh- Dickenson University, FDU Madison, Farmingdale, State College, FIT, Fordham University, The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, Hofstra University
Schools -- Colleges H-M
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Includes the following: Hunter College, Immaculate Conception Center, Iona College, Jewish Theological Seminary, John Jay College, King's College, LaGuardia University, Lehman College, Long Island University, Manhattan College
Schools -- Colleges M-N
Scope and Contents
Includes the following: Manhattan School of Music, Manhattanville College, Mannes College of Music, Mary Mount College, Mount Saint Vincent, Nassau Community College, The College of New Rochelle
Schools -- Colleges N-W
Scope and Contents
Includes the following: New York Institute of Technology, NYU, Pace University, Polytechnic University, Pratt Institute, Queens Borough Community, Queens College, Sarah Lawrence College, Westchester Community College
Schools -- Collegs -- Union Theological Seminary
Schools -- Colleges -- other boroughs and states
Scope and Contents
Includes the following: Albertus Magnus College, Bloomfield College, Concordia College, Drew University, Kean University, Livingston College, Mallinckrodt Convent Sisters of Charity, Montclair State College, Morris County College, Princeton University, Ramapo College, Rutgers, Saint Peter's College, SUNY College at Old Westbury, SUNY Purchase College, Teachers College Columbia University, The College of Insurance, Trenton State College, Union Theological Seminary, Vassar College, Wagner College, Walt Whitman College
Schools -- Elementary Schools
Schools -- Elementary Schools
Schools -- Elementary and Middle Schools
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Includes the following: A.C. Morris School, Assumption all Saints School, Bede School, Bedford Hills Elementary, The Birch Wathen Lenox School, Blessed Sacrament, Buckley Country Day School, Cleveland School, Dobbs Ferry Middle School, East View Middle School, FE Bellow's School, Hawthorn Public School, Hilltop School, Holy Cross Grammar School, Holy Name of Jesus, Hounanian Armenian School, Mackay School, Maugham School, Montclair Wachung School, Murray Ave School, Oak Street Elementary School, Our Lady of Good Council, Our Lady of Miracles School, Pennington School, P.S. # 4, Queen of Peace, Roosevelt School, Rutherford Parish House, Sacred Heart, Saint Annes, Saint Bernard's Parrish School, Saint Cecilia's Grammar School, Saint Hilda's School, Saint Joseph's Grammar School
Schools -- High Schools
Schools -- High Schools
Schools -- High Schools
Schools -- Various
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Includes the following: Saint Judes, Saint Mary of the Sea, Saint Theresa's School, Saint Thomas Choir School, South Cliff School, Staten Island Academy, The Willard School, Washington School, Various High Schools, and Nursery Schools
Schools -- Various
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Includes the following: Packer Collegiate Inst., Ho-Ho-kus Public School, Adelphi Academy, St. Luke's School, Various Elementary Schools, High Schools, Military Schools, and Seminaries
Schools -- Various
Scope and Contents
Includes the following: Marymount School, Saint Joseph's Grammar School, Saint Joseph's School, Other Various Elementary Schools, and High Schools
Shopping Center
Showroom -- Appliance
Showroom -- Auto
Showroom -- Designer
Showroom -- Furniture
Showroom -- Furs
Showroom -- Jewelry
Showroom -- Piano
Stables and Ranches
Stadiums and Arenas -- Shea Stadium
Stadiums and Arenas -- Yankee Stadium
Streets -- City -- Brooklyn
Streets -- City -- Park
Streets -- Country Roads
Streets -- Dirt Roads
Streets -- Highways/Roads
Streets -- Industrial
Streets -- Suburban
Streets -- Vendors
Studio -- Artist
Studio -- Dance
Studio -- Design
Studio -- Recording
Studio -- TV
Subway Entrances
Supermarkets
Swimming Pools
Synagogues
Tennis Courts
Theatres
Theatres/Movie Theatres
Theatres/Movie Theatres
Trailer Park
Tunnels
Union Halls
University Hospital, North Shore
Views -- New York City
Views -- River
Villages and Towns
Walls
Warehouses
Waterfalls
Windmills
Wine Cellar
Winery
Zoo
Series II: Location Scout Photographs (Lyn Pinezich)
Scope and Contents
Series II contains additional location scout photographs donated by Lyn Pinezich, a New York-based location scout/manager who has worked in the film industry since the late 1980's.
The photographs depict a wide range of locations, and retain their original organization into categories, including; restaurants, bars, offices, parks, offices buildings and spaces, streets, residences, and clothing stores. There are also boxes relating to other boroughs and states such as the Bronx, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Upstate New York, and New Jersey. There are some cross referencing between the various files; these are highlighted in the container list where appropriate.
Below are descriptions of some of the highlights within the collection. Additional categories will be found in the box list.
Bars Includes a variety of different types of bars such as dive bars, bar & grills, sports bars, Irish bars, nightclubs, strip clubs, and supper clubs. There is some overlap between bars and restaurants as some venues are 'bar and grills'. This file has been arranged alphabetically.
The Bronx: Includes bars, buildings, colleges, funeral homes, hospitals, lots and warehouses, parks, residences, and streets.
Buildings: Includes building fronts and exteriors, hallways and stairwells, atriums, foyers, lobbies, function rooms, and warehouses. Buildings are mainly residential buildings. Also includes some office buildings, store fronts, and armories. Includes some buildings which are not in existence anymore, such as the World Trade Center.
Note that some of the office buildings folders have been organized alphabetically by name of building, and others are arranged alphabetically by neighborhood, as indicated in the box list.
Court Houses: Includes court rooms, judge's chambers, and a jail cell.
Derelict buildings and empty spaces: Includes derelict and abandoned buildings, empty spaces, and empty lots. Contains a variety of different kinds of buildings including residential, corporate, and commercial buildings. This file contains some portfolios of apartment buildings and foyers.
Hospitals: Also includes a variety of medical institutions such as nursing homes, pediatric institutions. This file has been arranged alphabetically.
Hotels Some of these hotels are not in operation anymore and others are derelict spaces. This file has been arranged alphabetically.
Long Island: Small collection including hospitals, apartments, and streets.
New Jersey: Includes airports, bars and restaurants, buildings, hospitals, hallways and corridors, funeral homes, parks, residential buildings, streets, warehouses, factories, yards, and docks.
Parks: Includes a number of parks and outdoor spaces in Manhattan, most notably central park, of which there is a large collection. Some of these parks are not in operation anymore. This category has been arranged by neighborhood.
Queens: Includes bars, buildings, derelict spaces, hospitals, parks, residences, restaurants, streets, and warehouses.
Residences Includes a variety of different types of residence buildings in Manhattan such as apartments, lofts, brownstones, and townhouses. This category also contains portfolios of apartment building exteriors and foyers. This file has been arranged by neighborhood. Note that there are additional residence related folders in the 'Building' file.
Restaurants: Includes cafes, delicatessans, coffee shops, fast food restaurants, casual eating establishments and more upscale eateries. Includes numerous portfolios of Tavern on the Green in Central Park, and a number of restaurants that were being scouted as a potential location for a restaurant set in Washington DC. There is some overlap between restaurants and bars as some venues are 'bar and grills'. This file has been arranged alphabetically.
Staten Island: Small collection including parks, buildings, residences, and streets.
Upstate New York: Includes streets and residences, parks and outdoor spaces, and a variety of different kinds of buildings such as restaurants, gas stations, storefronts, churches, and laundromats.
Adult Shops
Airports
Bars A-B
Bars C-E
Bars F-k
Bars L-M
Bars M-P
Bars R-S
Bars S-Y
Bathrooms
Bookstores
Buildings C-E
Buildings F-G
Buildings H-L
Buildings L-M
Buildings M
Buildings M-T
Buildings U
Buildings U-W
Buildings -- Abandoned Buildings and Empty Spaces C-F
Buildings -- Abandoned Buildings and Empty Spaces H
Buildings --Abandoned Buildings and Empty Spaces L-N
Buildings -- Abandoned Buildings and Empty Spaces R-W
Buildings -- Landmarks
Buildings -- Offices A-C
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices C-D
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices D-G
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices H-L
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices M-N
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices N-P
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices Q-S
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices S-T
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices U-Z
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the name of office building or company.
Buildings -- Offices C-H
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the neighborhood in which the office building or space resides.
Buildings -- Offices M
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the neighborhood in which the office building or space resides.
Buildings -- Offices N-U
Arrangement
This file has been arranged alphabetically according to the neighborhood in which the office building or space resides.
Cafeterias
Catering Halls
Churches
Clocks
Clothing and Shoe Stores A-C
Note
See also 'Fashion Showrooms' and 'Buildings'.
Clothing and Shoe Stores C-V
Note
See also 'Fashion Showrooms' and 'Buildings'.