1930

Transportation - Railroads.

(1) The old N.Y. Central R.R. track system on West End Ave. Scene showing West 59th Street. September 26, 1930. P. L. Sperr. (2) An old N.Y.C. law, required the vanguard in the person of horseman, to warn all pedestrians and wagoners of the approach of the train. This view was taken on West Street, at the foot of Leroy Street. June 3, 1930. P. L. Sperr. (3) A similar scene, with the flagman riding a horse; this is on Tenth Ave., north from 11th Street. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection