Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

Before we welcome in 2015, take a look back at some of the best shots of New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square, New York City.

Looking north from 43rd street, a huge crowd gathers around a Christmas tree to welcome in 1938.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

Thousands of people fill Times Square to watch the annual ball drop on New Year's Eve in 1939.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

Times Square is packed with an endless sea of excited revelers in 1940.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

An estimated 750,000 celebrators turned out in Times Square on Jan. 1, 1945, which was all lit up with the help of Lady Liberty.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

Times Square is all lit up as the annual New Year's Eve bash begins in 1948.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

Times Square is filled with people waiting to usher in 1958.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

Confetti fills the air as the crowd celebrates the new year at Times Square on Jan. 1, 1959.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

Revelers at Grand Central Station celebrate on New Year's Eve 1963.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

Pedestrians crowd Times Square to ring in 1964. This view is from the west corner of 44th and Broadway.

Old Photographs of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

An energetic looking crowd welcomes in 1985 on New Year's Eve in Times Square.