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Manhattan: Rockefeller Plaza - 49th Street

Rockefeller Plaza, south from West 51st to 49th Streets. Shown under construction, is the new (opened March 1937) 45-story office building on the south side of 49th Street, west of Fifth Ave. At the completion of this building, this thoroughfare (Rockefeller Plaza) will extend to 48th Street.
November 23, 1936.
P. L. Sperr.
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The same, slightly later. This building was completed in about 3 months.
A major feat, even for this new development.
December 28, 1936.
P. L. Sperr.

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