1931

Manhattan: 16th Street - 8th Avenue

(1) Demolition of Canada Dry Ginger Ale Plant, 16th street, south side, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. This chimney was the first to be constructed of concrete in New York. March 21, 1931 P.L. Sperr (2) The same. The chimney is about to be demolished. Dimly in the background, to the right of the chimney, may be seen the United States Navy dirigible "Los Angeles". April 9, 1931 P.L. Sperr (3) The same. The contractor's sign is being removed before the chimney comes down. April 9, 1931 P.L. Sperr

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection