1932; 1933

Manhattan: 6th Avenue - 50th Street (West)

(1) 1260-1272 Sixth Ave., east side, between West 50th and 51st Streets. This is the site of the R.K.O. Building, which is shown in this view in the process of construction. Photographers viewpoint was from 10 West 49th Street, northward. January 24, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, as seen from the doorway at Nos. 42-46 West 48th Street. February 14, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (3) The completed 31-story R.K.O. Building. The low 8-story structure at its rear is the International Music Hall. Note Sixth Ave. cutting a diagonal across the face of the view and the 50th Street station of its elevated line. August 9, 1933. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection