South of Union Square
Menu
Place
Share
2508 Amsterdam Avenue
Posts & Stories
(2)
Uptown Frame Houses
Story
Harlem was once a quiet suburban village. Until the mid-19th century, the area was largely undeveloped; most structures were isolated, free-standing frame houses. This collection surveys some of the frame houses that once stood in Upper Manhattan — including a few hardy examples that have survived to the present day.
516 West 185th Street
Post
516 West 185th Street, ca. 1932.
Photos
(7)
View fullscreen
2514 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 185th Street Amsterdam Avenue at S.W. corner of 185th Street. November 3, 1934.
516 West 185th Street
516 West 185th Street
Manhattan: 185th Street (West) - Audubon Avenue (1) 514-516 West 185th Street, south side, east of Audubon Avenue. This is a two-story frame house with a garage. (2) The same at a later date and showing removal of facade and steps of House at No. 516. November 3, 1934. P. L. Sperr.
2512 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 185th Street Amsterdam Avenue, north from 184th street. The frame houses on the S.W. corner of 185th Street were built around 1895. From 186th to 187th streets, on the west side, stands the new Yeshiva College of America, dedicated December 1928. November 3, 1934. P.L.Sperr, Photographer.
510-506 West 185th Street
Manhattan: 185th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue (1) 510-506 West 185th Street, south side, west of Amsterdam Avenue. These are all frame houses, but No. 510 has a stucco front. 1932\. (2) The same; another view. November 3, 1934.
510-506 West 185th Street
Manhattan: 185th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue (1) 510-506 West 185th Street, south side, west of Amsterdam Avenue. These are all frame houses, but No. 510 has a stucco front. 1932\. (2) The same; another view. November 3, 1934.
2514 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 184th Street
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Open Map
