1939

Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 36th St. E.

First Avenue, west side, from E. 36th (left) to 37th Streets, showing the Midtown Queens Tunnel clearance extending to Second Avenue ("El" thereupon). In solitary dignity stands the St. Gabriel's branch of the New York Public Library. This is shortly to come down. Note St. Gabriel's Park at the left and the Empire State Building in the background. Sept 20, 1939 Nathan Schwartz New York Public Library

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection