Street Scenes - 1894. 43rd Street - East from 5th Ave. Grand Central in Background, Temple Emanu El on Left. Gov. Morton's Staff. John Jacob Astor Leading.
A parade or processional of mounted men in uniform. Spectators watch from the sidewalks. Temple Emanu-El is seen on left and Grand Central Station is glimpsed in the background. The inscription on the verso of the photograph indicates that John Jacob Astor is leading the parade with Governor Morton's staff behind him.