1937

Manhattan: West Street - North Moore Street

(1) West Street, south from North Moore Street, showing foundation work for the southward extension (from Canal Street) of the West Side Express Highway. For an account of same see, the New York Times of November 12, 1937. The buildings shown line the east side of this thoroughfare. July 28, 1937. P. L. Sperr. (2) Another view, two blocks southward. The photographers vantage point is Harrison Street and shows between pile drivers the 29-storied New York Telephone Building. July 28, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection