1937

Manhattan: West Street - Vestry Street

(1) West Street, north from Vestry Street, showing foundation work for the southward extension of the West Side Express Highway. Buildings seen on the right are Nos. 266 and 270-271 West Street, adjoining and at the S.E. corner of Desbrosses Street. July 28, 1937. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, showing only the east side of the street, north to and including Canal Street. It is at the latter point where this new construction begins. For an account of same, see, the New York Times of November 12, 1937. July 28, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection