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350 West Street
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350 West Street, east side, adjoining the south corner of Clarkson Street, opposite Pier 40, North River. This is a frame house with stucco facing. It is shortly to be demolished, being a part of the site of the new St. John's Park Freight Terminal. June 3, 1930.

342 West Street
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Doherty's Hotel, 342 West Street, at the foot of West Houston Street opposite Pier 39; October 25, 1927. This westernmost portion of Houston Street (at left) was known as Hammersley Street until at least 1858, when the two streets were connected. The vacant lots either side of the hotel were formerly occupied by the Church of the Holy Comforter (West Houston Street, at left) and the Seamen's Church Institute at 341-340 West Street (at right, with diner car). Photographer P.L. Sperr notes "the hotel itself will have to go in 1930" (it's unclear if Sperr's note was contemporaneous). The hotel was purchased by the New York Central Railroad in 1930, and was soon razed. Today, the site is part of 550 Washington Street, better known as the St. John's Freight Terminal. The massive warehouse served as the southern terminus of New York's Central's West Side freight line (the High Line).

367 Hudson Street
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Thanksgiving Ragamuffins, 1933. A little girl applying lipstick, at 367 Hudson Street, west side, between King and West Houston Streets. November 30, 1933.

506 Canal Street
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506 Canal Street ARCHITECT: Unknown DATE: 1826 STYLE: Federal This house is part of a rare surviving cluster of early nineteenth-century structures in lower Manhattan on a block partially created on landfill located close to the Hudson River waterfront. It retains distinctive characteristics of the Federal style, including the Flemish bond brickwork, brownstone window sills, and the peaked roof. The most unusual feature is the three-bay cast-iron storefront with semi-elliptical arches, which appears to date from the original construction of the building and is the only known storefront of its kind to survive in New York City.

357 West Street
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357 West Street. The same view, but ten years later May 7th, I940.

289 Hudson Street
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289 Hudson Street, 1974. The Half Note Club was one of the premier places to hear jazz in the 1960s, and at least a half-dozen records were “live from the Half Note.” John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Cannonball Adderly, Billie Holiday, and Judy Garland all performed here before it became a topless bar in 1974. It’s now a deli.

Pier 38
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381 Hudson Street
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This one got a very liberal application of lipstick. The location is 381 Hudson Street, in the same block. Notice the NRA Blue Eagle in the window; these had just come in that fall. November 30, 1933.

451 Washington Street
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Fleming Smith Warehouse ARCHITECT: Stephen Decatur Hatch DATE: 1891-92 STYLE: Neo-Flemish, Romanesque Revival Among its important qualities, the Fleming Smith Warehouse is an architecturally distinguished commercial structure, that it was designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch, a notable New York City architect. The building displays handsome neo-Flemish and Romanesque Revival features such as the striking gabled roof and round-arched windows. The building’s picturesque silhouette complements its architectural character.

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Pier 36

Clyde Steamship Company, Pier 36, North River, New York City, undated (ca. November 1916).

Pier 36

Manhattan: West Street - Spring Street Piers 35 and 36 North River, West Street, west side, north of and from Spring Street. March 8, 1929. P. L. Sperr. The same, a view a 1ittle farther to the north. Demolition work is beginning en Pier 35. March 8, 1929. P. L. Sperr.

Pier 35, Hudson River

Manhattan: West Street - Charles Street (1) West Street, south from about Charles Street, and showing the new West Side Elevated Highway under construction. On the right appears the Clyde Line, Pier No. 45 (foot of West 10th Street). About 1929. (2) A similar view slightly southward, and from about Pier No. 40 (at the foot of Clarkson Street) and showing the new vehicular express "West Side Highway', under construction to about Charlton Street. About 1929. Nleg w NNN/ (3) A view of the new elevated expreas vehicular highway from King Street. About 1929.

Pier 35, Hudson River

Manhattan: West Street - Spring Street West Street, west side, north from Spring Street, showing Pier No 35, North River. March 8, 1929. P. L. Sperr.

Pier 35, Hudson River

Manhattan: West Street - Spring Street Piers 35 and 36 North River, West Street, west side, north of and from Spring Street. March 8, 1929. P. L. Sperr. The same, a view a 1ittle farther to the north. Demolition work is beginning en Pier 35. March 8, 1929. P. L. Sperr.

Pier 37

Steamer Mohawk docked near Pier 37, New York City \[?], undated \[ca. 1917].

Pier 37

Steamer Mohawk docked near Pier 37, New York City \[?], undated \[ca. 1917].

Pier 38

Mallory Steamship Company, Pier 38, North River, New York City, undated (ca. November 1916).

Pier 38

Manhattan: West Street - Charles Street (1) West Street, south from about Charles Street, and showing the new West Side Elevated Highway under construction. On the right appears the Clyde Line, Pier No. 45 (foot of West 10th Street). About 1929. (2) A similar view slightly southward, and from about Pier No. 40 (at the foot of Clarkson Street) and showing the new vehicular express "West Side Highway', under construction to about Charlton Street. About 1929. Nleg w NNN/ (3) A view of the new elevated expreas vehicular highway from King Street. About 1929.

353 Spring Street

Manhattan: Spring Street - West Street 353 and 351 Spring Street, at and adjoning the N.E. corner of West Street. The corner building store is occupied by the Savannah Lunch and Rest. Roane Bros. occupy No. 351. These structures, including No. 349 which is not shown were demolished in 1927. This photograph is taken during work on the West Street sewer project, concurrent with the Holland Tunnel boring. May 3, 1924 Standard Photographic Service Gift of Borough President of Manhattan

Pier 33

Grace Lines Pier 33, and the New York & Porto Rico Steamship Company Piers 34 and 35, Brooklyn, undated (ca. August 1918).

Pier 32

Hudson Navigation Company headquarters, Pier 32, New York City \[?], August 13, 1916.

Pier 32

Hudson Navigation Company headquarters, Pier 32, New York City \[?], August 13, 1916.

500 Washington Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Spring Street (1) Washington Street, north from and including Spring Street, showing the demolition work in process on the west side. November 9, 1930. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, three and a half years later, showing the new St. John's Park Freight Terminal which fills the space between Washington and West Streets, from a little south of Charlton Street, which has been replaced by a service drive, to Clarkson Street. March 1, 1934. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same as No. 2, several years later. This new terminal was erected here as a part of the West Side Improvement and Track Removal Project of the NewYork Central Railroad. It replaced the original, which occupied the block (former park of same name) bounded by Hudson, Varick, Beach and Laight Streets. November 3, 1937. L. Sperr.

500 Washington Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Spring Street (1) Washington Street, north from and including Spring Street, showing the demolition work in process on the west side. November 9, 1930. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, three and a half years later, showing the new St. John's Park Freight Terminal which fills the space between Washington and West Streets, from a little south of Charlton Street, which has been replaced by a service drive, to Clarkson Street. March 1, 1934. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same as No. 2, several years later. This new terminal was erected here as a part of the West Side Improvement and Track Removal Project of the NewYork Central Railroad. It replaced the original, which occupied the block (former park of same name) bounded by Hudson, Varick, Beach and Laight Streets. November 3, 1937. L. Sperr.

500 Washington Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Spring Street (1) Washington Street, north from Spring Street. To the left is the new St. John's Park Freight Terminal of the N.Y.C.R.R. Note the W.P.A. street car track reaoval project. April 28, 1937 W.P.A.Photo Five Boroughs Project (2) Washington Street, north from Spring Street. P. L. Sperr October 2, 1938

Pier 39, Hudson River

Manhattan: West Street - Clarkson Street (1) West Street, south from Clarkson Street, showing the new vehicular highway under construction. Intersection shown in the left foreground is West Houston Street; Pier No. 39 North River being at the foot of same. About 1929. (2) A view hnorthward at the northern end of this link (about Jane Street). The Southern Pacific Steamship Company occupies Pier No. 49 . About 1929.

Financial District Squatters Colony

Squatters Colony opposite 521 Washington Street.

Financial District Squatters Colony

Squatters Colony opposite 521 Washington Street.

Financial District Squatters Colony

Squatters Colony opposite 521 Washington Street.

342 West Street

336 Spring Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Canal Street Holland Tunnel Ventilator Building, Washington Street, west side, from Canal to Spring Streets. The entire body of air in the tunnel is changed every thirty seconds. About 1927. Ewing Galloway. Neg.~ 113.9

336 Spring Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Canal Street Washington Street, north from and including Canal Street, showing the Holland Tunnel Ventilator Building occupying the eastern portion of a triangular plot of ground lying between Canal and Spring Streets. North of same appears the new St. Johns Park Freight Depot of the New York Central Railroad. August 3, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

489 Washington Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Canal Street 489 Washington Street, east side, between Canal and Spring Streets. 1932\. J. Clarence Davies Collection, Museum of the City of New York. Negative No. 150.

Washington Street and Spring Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Spring Street (1) Washington Street, northeast corner and Spring Street, south of Washington Street. (t) Washington Street at southeast corner of Charlton after demolition of building at northeast corner. P. L. Sperr August 29, 1930 NO REPRODUCTIONS Views 1,2

524 Greenwich Street

576 Greenwich Street

Baker Smith and Co. heating plant at Washington and Greenwich Street.

293 West Street

Clinton Market, Canal Street, New York City, July 26, 1902.

325 Spring Street

Manhattan 69, New York Union Motor Truck Terminal, 325 Spring St; Jerry Spearman, Photographer

350 West Street

533 Canal Street

Manhattan: Canal Street - Washington Street this is shot from the west, looking east at 533 Canal St. On the left side of the photo is the Holland Tunnel breathing structure.

533 Canal Street

Manhattan: Canal Street - Washington Street Canal Street, from Washington to Hudson Streets, inclusive. June 3, 1933. P. L. Sperr.

533 Canal Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Canal Street Washington Street, east side, north from and including Canal Street. Also shown is Canal Street, at the N.E. corner of Washington Street. July 26, 1935. P. L) Sperr.

533 Canal Street

Manhattan: Canal Street - Greenwich Street N.NW. corner ofCanal & Greenwich St. Jan. 5, 1941 P.L. Sperr, photographer

Pier 40, Hudson River

Manhattan: West Street - Clarkson Street (1) Pier 40, North River, West Street, west side, opposite Clarkson Street. March 6, 1929. . P. L. Sperr. (2) Northern end of Pier 40, and the railroad flagman's sentry box, West Street, west side, opposite and north of Clarkson Street. March 9, 1929. L. Sperr.

Pier 40, Hudson River

Manhattan: West Street - Clarkson Street (1) Pier 40, North River, West Street, west side, opposite Clarkson Street. March 6, 1929. . P. L. Sperr. (2) Northern end of Pier 40, and the railroad flagman's sentry box, West Street, west side, opposite and north of Clarkson Street. March 9, 1929. L. Sperr.

551 Greenwich Street

551-559 Greenwich Street. Garage at N.E. corner of Charlton Street.

561 Greenwich Street

Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at King Street north, December 18, 1940.

561 Greenwich Street

Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at King Street north, December 18, 1940.

315 Spring Street

Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at Spring Street north, December 18, 1940.

315 Spring Street

Greenwich Street at the N.E. corner of Spring Street. Building.

357 West Street

357 West Street

Manhattan: West Street - Clarkson Street .) 9357 West Street,East Side between Clarkson and Leroy Streets. (Cpposite Piers 40-4I North River.) June 3rd,I930 (2) The same,but ten years later. May 7th,I940 Photographs by, P.L.Sperr, No Reproductions.

Washington Street and Watts Street

Manhattan: Washington Street - Watts Street Washington Street, south from Watts Street, showing a W.~.A. track removal project. The block shown in the foreground extends onto Watts and Dehbrosses Streets. April 28, 1937 W.P.A.Photo Five Boroughs Vroject

95 Vandam Street

Manhattan: Vandam Street - Hudson Street 99 to 81 Vandam Street, north side, west of, adjoining, and at Hudson Street. No. 97-93, the Thaddeus Davis Incorporated Comgany plant, is to be sold at Receiver's Auction by Joseph P. Day. No. 93-87 is a brand new annex of the Henry Heide candy factory across the street, to which it is connected by a bridge. It replaced four old four-story brick houses. The fifth house, No. 85, was also demolished, and the space used for a service drive. No. 83 is an old nine-story warehouse. 1924\.

506 Canal Street

358 West Street

358 West Street between Leroy and Clarkson Streets (demolished)

142 Watts Street

Manhattan: Watts Street - Washington Street 142 and 140-136 Watts Street, at and adjoining the N.E. corner of Washington Street. The 5-story tenement shown at the corner also bears No. 457 Washington Street. August 3, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

588 Greenwich Street

Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at West Houston Street station, December 18, 1940. View looking north from King Street.

588 Greenwich Street

Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at West Houston Street station, December 18, 1940. View looking north from King Street.

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