1939

Manhattan: 39th Street (East) - Madison Avenue

East 39th Street, at, adjoining and east of the N. E. corner of Madison Avenue, as photographed across the lot that includes the entire east frontage of the Avenue, from 38th to 39th Street's. The distinctive residence at the corner is the home of the former George F. Baker. O'ershadowing this at the left, is the office structure, No. 50 East 40th Street. In the background appear the Chanin and the Chrysler Buildings. May 27, 1939 No's. 1-2 P. L. Sperr

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection