1937

Manhattan: East End Avenue - 88th Street (East)

(1) Carl Schurz Park: A view of the northern end of the park, showing the Gracie Mansion there in. This photograph was taken from East End Ave., at East 88th Street and shows the east side of the afore mentioned Ave. in the foreground. January 31, 1928. P. L. Sperr. (2) A similar view, showing mainly the south side of the Mansion. The portion appearing on the right, faces the East River. January 31, 1928. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same as No. 2, at a later date. Appearing in the background are two bridges over the East River; the curved span of the Hellgate; and the suspension type, the Triborough. March 29, 1937. P. L. Sperr. The mansion was made the official residence of the Mayor of the City of New York on January 8, 1942, and has been used for Board of Estimate. See "The New York Times," January 9, 1942.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection