1890; 1924

Manhattan: Broadway - Vesey Street

(1) Broadway, west side, north from Vesey (left) to Barclay (right) Streets, showing the Astor House, built in 1832 and opened in 1836 by Boyden, a hotel keeper from Boston. It was reopened September 1, 1875 by F.J. Allan and A.J. Dunn. The portion at the N.W. corner of Vesey Street was demolished and is today (1937) the site of the Astor Building; No. 217 Broadway. On this site in 1780 there was an encampment of Negro slaves, enticed by Lord Dunmore from Virginia. Large numbers died from small pox and were buried in the ground later occupied by Stewarts (Department Store) at Chambers Street and Broadway. Date----? Eugene L. Armbruster Collection. (2) The same, at a later date and showing a more extensive view to and including Park Place. Note the portion of the Astor House still standing. This was taken down in March 1926 and there upon was erected the 44-story Transportation Building, No. 225 Broadway, at the S.W. corner of Barclay Street. The Woolworth Building occupies the block between Barclay Street and Park Place. May 1924. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection. (3) A similar view, slightly more inclusive northward. About 1890. August Loeffler P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection