[17th Street and 4th Avenue: IRT East Side Line]

Cut-and-cover construction in pit at 17th Street and 4th Avenue in Manhattan, NY. View south from 12 feet east of west curb, 10 feet north of S.H.L. of 17th Street. Looking south and down into rock pit, which is about 6 feet above grade. Showing three workers looking down into pit from street level and another two workers inside pit.