1933

Manhattan: Vesey Street - Church Street

(1) Vesey Street, north side, west from Church, to and including West streets, showing demolition of houses between Church Street and West Broadway, to be replaced by the United States Post Office. Also shown (foreground) is a portion of the Sixth Ave. Elevated Line on Church Street, and in the background, a portion of the Ninth Ave. Elevated Line on Greenwich Street. Across it is seen the New York Telephone Building at No. 140 West Street. April 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, at a later date, showing demolition at a more advanced stage. October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (3) A limited view of the demolition between Church Street and West Broadway. October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection