Sound Ecology: Different Sounds in Cities from the Past and Present

I would be extremely interested to hear the difference in noise in Times Square 100 years ago compared to now. It is amazing to me how loud and busy one place could be and it is only getting louder. One hundred years ago I guarantee there wasn't live music being played, hundreds of taxi cabs crowded around two blocks honking their horns mercilessly, and there definitely weren't as many people coming and going from work every single day. I think technology is no doubt to blame for the vast increase in commotion. There are multiple digital and video boards in Times Square now and there are always light up signs illuminated 24/7. This was never the case 100 years ago, and probably not even 50 years ago. My point is that  there are a ton of places where people can still sit back and relax with some peace and quiet and then there are many places like Times Square and The Strip in Las Vegas where loud noises and excitement are what it is all about. Neither are right or wrong, there is just a different world and technology is to blame and thank.