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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.
Pier 38
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Post here.
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.
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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 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 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.
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 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.
342 West Street
Pier 33
Grace Lines Pier 33, and the New York & Porto Rico Steamship Company Piers 34 and 35, Brooklyn, undated (ca. August 1918).
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
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 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.
350 West Street
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.
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.
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.
524 Greenwich Street
576 Greenwich Street
Baker Smith and Co. heating plant at Washington and Greenwich Street.
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
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.
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.
358 West Street
358 West Street between Leroy and Clarkson Streets (demolished)
Pier 41, Hudson River
Manhattan: West Street - Leroy Street Lackawanna Railroad and Royal Mail Steam Packet Company piers, Piers 4l and 42, West Street, west side, opposite Leroy and Morton Streets. March 8, 1929. P. L. Sperr.
Pier 41, Hudson River
Manhattan: West Street - Clarkson Street West Street, north from Clarkson Street, showing the West Side Elevated Vehicular Highway under construction. Intersection in the right foreground is Leroy Street. Pier No. 41 North River (Lackawanna Railroad Co.) which is at the foot of this street is partially shown on the left. This is a set of 3 views; No. 2 and 3 being at the northern end of this link (about Jane Street). The Southern Pacific Steamship Co. ocoupies Pier No. 49. About 1929.
Pier 41, Hudson River
Manhattan: Leroy Street - Washington Street Storage warehouses, Leroy Street, north side, from Washington to West Streets. Pier 4l, North River, is opposite the western end of Leroy Street. July 15, 1930. P. L. Sperr.
Pier 41, Hudson River
Manhattan: West Street - Clarkson Street (11 West Street, north from Clarkson Street, and showing the new veicular highway. Plainly observable is Pier No. 41 on the left. About 1929. (2) A view nerthward frem about (Pier No. 38) King Street, and under the afere aentioned structure. Abeut 1929. (3) A view at the nerthern end ef this'link. View is taken at about Jane Street. Nete the Southern Pacifie S.S. Co. Pier No. 49 on the left. About 1929.
325 Spring Street
Manhattan 69, New York Union Motor Truck Terminal, 325 Spring St; Jerry Spearman, Photographer
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.
551 Greenwich Street
551-559 Greenwich Street. Garage at N.E. corner of Charlton Street.
293 West Street
Clinton Market, Canal Street, New York City, July 26, 1902.
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.
588 Greenwich Street
Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at West Houston Street station, December 18, 1940. View looking north from King 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
West Houston Street Station, Ninth Avenue El
Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at West Houston Street station, December 18, 1940. View looking north from King Street.
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