Carriage House, 149 East 38th Street, 1939.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Architecture, Dutch -- Influence.

Commercial buildings.

Carriage House, 149 East 38th Street, 1939. Modelled after Dutch townhouse. Originally the George S. Bowdoin Stable. Architect: Ralph S. Townsend.

Built by William R. H. Martin in 1902. Purchased by George S. Bowdoin in 1907. The building served as a stable until 1918 when it was converted to a garage. The inset panels of horse heads in the decorative scheme refer to the building's original function.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

1939

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Image courtesy of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association.

George S. Bowdoin Stable

George S. Bowdoin Stable.

1 photographic reproduction ; 15.3 x 24.1 cm.

149 East 38th Street

Park Avenue and 34th Street, 2008.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Street life.

Park Avenue and 34th Street, southeast corner.

3 Park Avenue, 111 East 33rd Street; Built: 1977; Architects: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon. The Norman Thomas High School occupies the first 11 floors. The school's address is on 33rd Street . The remaining 31 stories are used as offices. This site was previously home to the 71st Regiment Armory.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

1 digital photograph

3 Park Avenue

Park Avenue looking south from 34th Street, 2008.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Street life.

Roads--Design and construction.

Storefronts.

Park Avenue looking south from 34th Street.

Road construction work visible along Park Avenue South.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

1 digital photograph

Park Avenue and East 34th Street

23 Park Avenue, November 2008.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Robb, James Hampden -- Homes and haunts.

Robb, Cornelia Van Rensselaer -- Homes and haunts.

Decoration and ornament, Architectural.

Palaces -- Italy -- Influence.

Professional associations.

23 Park Avenue; NE corner of Park Avenue and E. 35th St. Also known as: 101-103 E. 35th St.

Originally built in 1898 for J. Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb. Architect: Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. Acquired by the Advertising Club of New York in 1923. The group had the building remodeled by architect Fred F. French, and the club opened in 1924. During repairs following a 1946 fire, the building was expanded to include an adjacent home at 103 E. 35th St. The building is now an apartment house.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Advertising Club of New York ; James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

(Former) James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

1 digital photograph

23 Park Avenue; 101-103 East 35th Street

Park Avenue and 38th Street, 2008

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.)

Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Beds (Gardens)

Street life.

Park Avenue and 38th Street, looking north towards Grand Central Terminal.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

1 digital photograph

Park Avenue and East 38th Street.

Pershing Square building and Grand Central Terminal seen from the Park Avenue viaduct, 2008.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Pershing Square Building (New York, N.Y.)

Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.)

Elevated highways.

Street life.

Pershing Square building and Grand Central Terminal seen from the Park Avenue viaduct, 2008.

The Park Avenue viaduct, built from 1917-1919, is located on Park Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. The raised roadway, which routes traffic around Grand Central Terminal on an elevated terrace, returns to street level on 45th Street. Over the years the area occupied by the viaduct has come to be known as Pershing Square. The city once planned to build a plaza named in honor of General John J. Pershing adjacent to the viaduct but the Pershing Square Building was built on that spot instead. Pershing Square Building; Built: 1923; Architects: York & Sawyer. The U-shaped 24 story office building originally contained a basement restaurant, street level shopping, and a second floor banking room.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

1 digital photograph

Park Avenue and East 41st Street

Park Avenue looking north from 40th Street, 2008.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Elevated highways.

Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.)

Street life.

Park Avenue looking north from 40th Street, 2008.

The Park Avenue viaduct, built from 1917-1919, is located on Park Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. The raised roadway, which routes traffic around Grand Central Terminal on an elevated terrace, returns to street level on 45th Street. Over the years the area occupied by the viaduct has come to be known as Pershing Square. The city once planned to build a plaza named in honor of General John J. Pershing adjacent to the viaduct but the Pershing Square Building was built on that spot in 1923 instead.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Pershing Square Viaduct (Park Avenue Viaduct)

1 digital photograph

Park Avenue and East 40th Street

Pershing Square Building, 2008.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Pershing Square Building (New York, N.Y.)

Park Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Pershing Square Building, 2008.

Pershing Square Building; Built: 1923; Architects: York & Sawyer. Built on the site of the Grand Union Hotel. The U-shaped 24 story office building originally contained a basement restaurant, street level shopping, and a second floor banking room.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

1 digital photograph

125 Park Avenue

Fifth Avenue entrance, New York Public Library, 2008

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

New York Public Library.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Entrances.

Street life.

Main entrance, New York Public Library. The arched porch is partially covered due to renovation.

New York Public Library; Built: 1911; Architects: Carrere & Hastings. NYPL was formed in 1895 by the merger of the Astor Library, the Lenox Library, and the Tilden Trust. In 1901 the New York Free Circulating Library merged with the Astor-Lenox-Tilden Library, making the newly formed institution eligible for funds donated to the city by Andrew Carnegie. The library building was completed in 1911. Carrere & Hastings' design was a high point of Beaux Arts architecture in the U.S. The decorative program included urns, flagpoles, sculpture, and fountains. The entrance is flanked by twin lions carved by E.C. Potter.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

NYPL - 475 Fifth Ave.; New York Public Library, 476 Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, Borough of Manhattan.

1 digital photograph

475 Fifth Avenue

New York Public Library seen from the east side of Fifth Avenue, 2008

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

New York Public Library.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Street life.

Facade of New York Public Library seen from across Fifth Avenue. The triple arched entrance is partially covered due to renovation.

New York Public Library; Built: 1911; Architects: Carrere & Hastings. NYPL was formed in 1895 by the merger of the Astor Library, the Lenox Library, and the Tilden Trust. In 1901 the New York Free Circulating Library merged with the Astor-Lenox-Tilden Library, making the newly formed institution eligible for funds donated to the city by Andrew Carnegie. The library building was completed in 1911. Carrere & Hastings' design was a high point of Beaux Arts architecture in the U.S. The decorative program included urns, flagpoles, sculpture, and fountains. The entrance is flanked by twin lions carved by E.C. Potter.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Potter, Edward Clark,1857-1923

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

NYPL - 475 Fifth Ave.; New York Public Library, 476 Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, Borough of Manhattan.

1 digital photograph

475 Fifth Avenue