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Manhattan: 6th Avenue - 38th Street (West)

1939

Manhattan: 6th Avenue - 38th Street (West)

Sixth Avenue, north from W. 38th Street, showing demolition of the old "El" line. Note the interested spectators. The wooden planking under foot covers in the subway excavation that is proceeding also. March 29, 1939 Views 1,2 P. L. Sperr

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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