The intersection of Centre Street and Reade Street, New York City, undated (ca. 1895-1905).

Board of Water Supply. Demolition of the Manhattan Company iron water tank at Centre Street and Reade Street, originally constructed in 1799. Circumferential, radial and central masonry supports for the iron tank visible. July 29, 1914.

Board of Water Supply. Demolition of the Manhattan Company iron water tank at Centre Street and Reade Street behind the Surrogate Court House on Chambers Street. Tank originally constructed in 1799. One 5 foot tier of plates removed and removal of another commenced. View from Municipal Building. July 14, 1914.

Board of Water Supply. Demolition of the Manhattan Company iron water tank at Centre Street and Reade Street, originally constructed in 1799. Lowest tier of plates in place while center tier being removed. Note wrought-iron band at floor level. July 14, 1914.

Board of Water Supply. Demolition of the Manhattan Company iron water tank at Centre Street and Reade Street, originally constructed in 1799. Circumferential, radial and central masonry supports for the iron tank visible. July 29, 1914.

Board of Water Supply. Demolition of the Manhattan Company iron water tank at Centre Street and Reade Street, originally constructed in 1799. Central pier in foreground. Note wall opening into two of the eight cells formed by foundation walls. There were two other similar openings into cells at right of those shown. July 29, 1914.