Manhattan: 5th Avenue - 40th Street

Fifth Avenue (left), at the S.W. corner of West 42nd Street (right), showing the Central Building of the New York Public Library, occupying the west side of the Ave. from 4Oth to 42nd Streets. At the rear of same and extending to Sixth Ave., is Bryant Park, completing what was formerly the site of the Reservoir. This photograph, taken at 7 P.M., shows a southsestward view towards structures that surround this open area in Manhattan's heart. On the left, and partially cropped by the top margin is the huge Empire State Building at 34th
Street.
February 7, 1938.
Mr. Nathan Schwartz.
New York Public Library.