1930

General view - [Manhattan - 39th Street (West) - 6th Avenue (North).]

65 W. 39th Street, at the N. E. corner of Sixth Avenue, (general view north). Three views in a northward direction up Sixth Avenue from the above location. Note the old "El" structure upon same with its 42nd Street station. This line was completely razed in May 1939. To the lower right is Bryant Park and its 42nd Street side. Times Square is to the left and its most prominent feature, the Paramount Building, appears in one of these views. Partially obscuring same is the cathedral type Bush Terminal Building (No. 130-2 W. 42nd Street). The 22 story Lewishon Building (No. 114 W. 41st Street thru to 113-119 W. 40th Street) is to the left and bears the Wurlitzer sign. February 28, 1930 Views: 1, 2 and 3 P. L. Sperr

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection