Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at 53rd Street, October 16, 1940.

Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, at 53rd Street, October 16, 1940.

Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, between 52nd and 54th streets, October 22, 1940.

Ninth Avenue El, Manhattan, between 52nd and 54th streets, October 22, 1940.

Wreck of the 9th Ave. "L" at 53rd St. & 9th Ave., New York September 11, 1905 Primary subject: Mangled Elevated Cars Secondary subject: Apartment Buildings