1930; 1932

Manhattan: William Street - Spruce Street

(1) William Street, west side, (left), at Spruce Street (right), showing the 9-story Press Club building at the N.W. cor. Buildings on the left, are Nos. 183 to 179 William Street, at, adjoining and south of the S.W. corner of Spruce Street. On the right are shown Nos. 23, 25 and 27 Spruce Street, at and adjoining the N.E. corner of William Street. Note excavation work at the S.E. corner of the two streets, and the Municipal Building in the far background. December 18, 1930. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, another view, showing the Beekman Street (lower left) side of the excavation. December 18, 1930. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same, at a later date, showing a comprehensive view of the Press Club building. Note the site of excavation being used as an automobile parking space. January 20, 1932. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection