1936

Manhattan: 6th Avenue - 40th Street (West)

(1) Sixth Ave., east side, north from, but not including West 40th., to and including 42nd Streets. Shown on the right, is Bryant Park. Men working, are placing a sheet wall on the western side of said park, to protect underground aqueduct, in preparation for the excavation for the new Municipal Sixth Ave., subway. May 8, 1936. Mr. Schwartz. New York Public Library. (2) The same, showing a more inclusive view. Notice the Sixth Ave., Elevated and Station at West 42nd Street. This structure will be shored up during construction of subway and eventually demolished. May 8, 1936. Mr. Schwartz. New York Public Library. (3) The same, but viewed southward. May 8, 1936. Mr. Schwartz. New York Public Library.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection