Wooley House, 1873.

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

Architecture, Domestic.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Drawing of the Wooley House, 1873, once called the Murray House, Fifth Avenue and 37th Street.

The Woolley House stood opposite Coventry Waddell's villa.

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

1873

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.

1 photographic reproduction ; 23.4 x 15.1 cm.

Fifth Avenue and 37th Street

Dr. Townsend's Residence.

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

Townsend, Samuel P. -- Homes and haunts.

Architecture, Domestic.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Street life.

Dr. Townsend's Residence. Built: 1853-1855. Razed: 1864. Northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street.

Originally built by Samuel P. Townsend, the patentee of sarsaparilla. The house was sold to Dr. G. Abbott in 1862 who conducted seminary for young ladies. The Townsend home was eventually replaced by the A.T. Stewart Mansion which was then razed to make way for the Empire State Building.

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

1853-1864

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.

1 photographic reproduction ; 18.7 x 22.3 cm.

Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street

A. T. Stewart Mansion, 1869.

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

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Architecture, Domestic.

Manhattan Club (New York, N.Y.)

Stewart, A.T. -- Homes and haunts.

Street life.

Drawing of the A. T. Stewart Mansion, northwest corner Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, 1869. Built on the site of the Townsend Residence. The Stewart Mansion housed the Manhattan Club from 1890-1899. This block is now the site of the Empire State Building.

A 3 story Second Empire-style mansion with an additional 2 floors housed within the mansarded roof. Built: 1869; Razed: 1902-1904; Architect: John Kellum. Image caption reads: Mr. A.T. Stewart's new residence, corner of Fifth Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street, New York City.

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

1869

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.

1 photographic reproduction ; 23.6 x 16.8 cm.

Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street

Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, 2008.

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

Storefronts.

Street life.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Fifth Avenue and 34th Street.

Northwest corner of 5th Avenue and 34th Street. Previously the site of the Knickerbocker Trust Company Building.

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.

Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street

Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, 1976.

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

Storefronts.

Street life.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. Photo marked "1976."

Northwest corner of 5th Avenue and 34th Street. Previously the site of the Knickerbocker Trust Company Building.

Simpson, Dick.

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

1976

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.

1 photographic reproduction ; 11.6 x 7.7 cm.

Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street

Knickerbocker Trust Company, 1910.

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

Knickerbocker Trust Company Building (New York, N.Y.)

Columbia Trust Company Building (New York, N.Y.)

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Commercial buildings.

Street life.

Knickerbocker Trust Company - succeeded the Stewart Mansion at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, 1910.

Northwest corner of 5th Avenue and 34th Street. Knickerbocker Trust Building, Built: 1902-1904; Architect: Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. Although his design was never realized, White's plan for the 4 story building allowed for the addition of a 9 story office building above. The neo-classical bank had a narrow frontage on 5th Avenue notable for its heavy cornice supported by 4 massive columns.

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

1910

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.

1 photographic reproduction ; 23.9 x 19.3 cm.

Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street

Fifth Avenue and 39th Street, northeast corner, 2008.

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

New York Public Library. Mid-Manhattan Library

Vanderbilt, William H. (William Henry), 1821-1885 -- Homes and haunts.

Storefronts.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Street life.

Fifth Avenue and 39th Street - northeast corner.

The Mid-Manhattan Library occupies the former Arnold Constable building, a six-story Beaux Arts structure. Architect: T. Joseph Bartley. Built on the site of William H. Vanderbilt's former residence.

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.

Arnold, Constable & Co.

1 digital photograph.

Fifth Avenue and East 39th Street

Fifth Avenue and 39th Street, 1994.

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

New York Public Library. Mid-Manhattan Library

Vanderbilt, William H. (William Henry), 1821-1885 -- Homes and haunts.

Storefronts.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Street life.

Fifth Avenue and 39th Street - northeast corner. Photo marked "1994."

The Mid-Manhattan Library occupies the former Arnold Constable building, a six-story Beaux Arts structure. Architect: T. Joseph Bartley. Built on the site of William H. Vanderbilt's former residence.

Simpson, Dick.

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

1994

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.

Arnold, Constable & Co.

1 photographic reproduction ; 12.6 x 8.8 cm.

Fifth Avenue and East 39th Street

Fifth Avenue and 39th Street, 1976.

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

F.W. Woolworth Company

New York Public Library. Mid-Manhattan Library.

Storefronts.

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Street life.

Fifth Avenue and 39th Street - northeast corner. Photo marked "1976."

F.W. Woolworth's in the foreground; Mid-Manhattan Branch Library in the background.

Simpson, Dick.

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

1976

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.

1 photographic reproduction ; 11.6 x 7.8 cm.

Fifth Avenue and East 39th Street

Union League Club, 1930.

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

Union League Club (New York, N.Y.)

Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)

Political clubs.

Street life.

Union League Club, 1930, Fifth Avenue and 39th Street - northeast corner.

Union League Club. Built in 1883. Architects: Boston firms of Peabody & Stearns. The club moved to 38 E. 37th Street in 1931.

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

1930

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.

1 photographic reproduction ; 19.3 x 24 cm.

Fifth Avenue and E. 39th Street