1937

Manhattan: Welfare Island.

(1) Welfare Island: A view of the western bank of the northern half of the Island as seen from the west channel of the East River. In the background appears the Triborough and the Hellgate Bridges. July 10, 1937. P. L. Sperr. (2) A detail of same, showing the ferry boat "Welfare" off Welfare Island Landing. July 10, 1937. P. L. Sperr. (3) A cleared area, slightly north of view 2 and showing where new construction will occur. July 10, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection