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Streetcar emerging from the Park Avenue tunnel, with the Church of the Messiah across 34th Street, ca. 1890. The Park Avenue Tunnel, then called the Murray Hill Tunnel, was built in 1834 as an open cut trench for New York and Harlem Railroad traffic, including both steam engine-powered trains and horse-drawn vehicles. In 1850, the tunnel was covered over. In 1871, tunnel traffic shifted to horse-drawn cars only, and three stations were added at the north and south ends, and at 38th Street, inside the tunnel. Electric streetcar service operated from 1898-1935, when the tunnel was closed for conversion to automobile traffic.
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Church of the Messiah
Church of the Messiah, 34th Street and Park Avenue, 1871.
Church of the Messiah
Church of the Messiah, E. 34th Street and Park Avenue, New York City, undated (ca. 1882-1919).
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Church of the Messiah
Manhattan: Park Avenue - 34th Street (East) Park Avenue, west side, from East 34th to 35th Street's, showing prominently the Community Church at the N. E. corner of the first point. At the right is the Church of the Covenant at a similar location at 35th Street. In the foreground is the former railroad tunnel that extends to 42nd Street. At the date of this photo it is being used for street-cars. On the left margin is a private dwelling occupying a portion of the site of the future Hotel Vanderbilt. Prior to 1890 Gift of Urbrock Collection
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10 Park Avenue. Apartment construction, steel frame
Church of the Messiah
10 Park Avenue. Birdseye view of penthouse terrace Captain Harrison's.
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\[10 Park Avenue. Captain Harrison's penthouse terrace.]
Church of the Messiah
\[10 Park Avenue. Captain Harrison's penthouse terrace.]
Church of the Messiah
10 Park Avenue. Birdseye view of penthouse terrace Captain Harrison's.
Church of the Messiah
\[10 Park Avenue. Captain Harrison's penthouse dining room.]
Church of the Messiah
Manhattan: Park Avenue - 34th Street (1) Community Church, Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, showing the side entrance on Park Avenue. This Unitanian church was built in 1867 and officially known as the Church of the Messiah. In 1931 it will be demolished and give place to an apartment building. March 10, 1929. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (2) Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, showing the Community Church, demolition about to begin. February 22, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (3) Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, seen from 17 Park Avenue across the street, showing the Community Church after demolition has been going on for a week. February 27, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer.
Church of the Messiah
Manhattan: Park Avenue - 33rd Street (1) Park Avenue at 34th Street, looking northwest from One Park Avenue building at 33rd Street. In the left foreground is shown the north wing of the Vanderbilt Hotel, and in the right foreground the tower of the Seventy-First Regiment Armory. Down on the N.w. corner of 34th Street the Community Church (1867) is being demolished to make room for an apartment house. February 27, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (2) Another view of Park Ave., west side, from East 34th to 35th Streets. February 22, 1931. P. L. Sperr. (3) A closer view of the Community Church. March 21, 1929. P. L. Sperr. NO REPRODUCTIONS. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY TILDEN PUBLICATIONS
Church of the Messiah
Manhattan: Park Avenue - 34th Street (1) Community Church, Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, showing the side entrance on Park Avenue. This Unitanian church was built in 1867 and officially known as the Church of the Messiah. In 1931 it will be demolished and give place to an apartment building. March 10, 1929. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (2) Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, showing the Community Church, demolition about to begin. February 22, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (3) Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, seen from 17 Park Avenue across the street, showing the Community Church after demolition has been going on for a week. February 27, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer.
Church of the Messiah
Manhattan: Park Avenue - 34th Street (1) Community Church, Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, showing the side entrance on Park Avenue. This Unitanian church was built in 1867 and officially known as the Church of the Messiah. In 1931 it will be demolished and give place to an apartment building. March 10, 1929. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (2) Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, showing the Community Church, demolition about to begin. February 22, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (3) Park Avenue at N.W. corner of 34th Street, seen from 17 Park Avenue across the street, showing the Community Church after demolition has been going on for a week. February 27, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer.
Church of the Messiah
Manhattan: Park Avenue - 33rd Street (1) Park Avenue at 34th Street, looking northwest from One Park Avenue building at 33rd Street. In the left foreground is shown the north wing of the Vanderbilt Hotel, and in the right foreground the tower of the Seventy-First Regiment Armory. Down on the N.w. corner of 34th Street the Community Church (1867) is being demolished to make room for an apartment house. February 27, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (2) Another view of Park Ave., west side, from East 34th to 35th Streets. February 22, 1931. P. L. Sperr. (3) A closer view of the Community Church. March 21, 1929. P. L. Sperr. NO REPRODUCTIONS. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY TILDEN PUBLICATIONS
Church of the Messiah
Manhattan: 34th Street - Park Avenue Community Church (Unitarian) 34th Street at the N.W. corner of Park Avenue. This was formerly known as the Church of the Messiah. March 21, 1929. P. L. Sperr. Neg ~1514 (2) V 34th Street, north side, at Park Avenue, showing both corners. A tall apartment building is under construction on the site of the church. See also Park Avenue. June 14, 1931. L. Sperr.
Church of the Messiah
Manhattan: Park Avenue - 33rd Street (1) Park Avenue at 34th Street, looking northwest from One Park Avenue building at 33rd Street. In the left foreground is shown the north wing of the Vanderbilt Hotel, and in the right foreground the tower of the Seventy-First Regiment Armory. Down on the N.w. corner of 34th Street the Community Church (1867) is being demolished to make room for an apartment house. February 27, 1931. P. L. Sperr, Photographer. (2) Another view of Park Ave., west side, from East 34th to 35th Streets. February 22, 1931. P. L. Sperr. (3) A closer view of the Community Church. March 21, 1929. P. L. Sperr. NO REPRODUCTIONS. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY TILDEN PUBLICATIONS
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