1939

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

Sixth Avenue, at W. 40th Street (right), showing "El" demolition, Bryant Park, and the rear of the New York Public Library. To the left of the latter is the towering office building, No. 500 Fifth Avenue. Adjacent to same is the Salmon Tower Building. Outlined at the upper right are the Lincoln and the Chrysler Buildings. Note the wood planking under foot that covers over subway construction. This activity is being conducted simultaneously with the Sixth Avenue "El" demolition. April 4, 1939 Mr. Nathan Schwartz New york public Library

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection