1935

Manhattan: Tompkins Street - Rivington Street

(1) Tompkins Street, east side, at Rivington Street. Also shown across clearance, is Rivington Street, south side, between East and Tompkins Streets. Note the Williamsburg Bridge in the background. September 16, 1935. P. L. Sperr. (2) Showing the N.E. corner of Tompkins at Rivington Streets. On the right, is the north side of Rivington Street, east to East Street. The view in actuality, shows a portion of Brooklyn (across East River). September 11, 1935. P. L. Sperr. (3) A view eastward of what was formerly Rivington Street. Note total demolition of everything east of Tompkins Street which has become a link in the new East River Drive. December 12, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection