1938

Manhattan: Bedford Street - Commerce Street

Bedford Street, at and adjoining the S. E. corner of Commerce Street, as viewed through the courtyard to the rear of same, and on towards the gate leading onto the latter thoroughfare. The stuccoed building on the right and the frame corner house sandwich Miss Edna St. Vincent Millay's home. This is reputed to be the smallest dwelling (9.6 feet in width) in New York City. 1938-9 Alexander Alland This photo is one of a series that appeared in the published volume "Portrait of N. Y." by Felix Reisenberg and Alex. Alland, IRGV.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection