One hundred seventy first street, New York, New York [graphic]

Format:

Image

Contributor:

Ballinger Company.

L. J. Phillips & Co.

Visual Materials Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

shopping centers--New York--New York.

streetscapes--New York--New York.

175th St. (Manhattan, New York, N.Y.).

Local Subjects:

175th St. (Manhattan, New York, N.Y.).

Physical Description:

1 photoprint : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.

Contained In:

Ballinger Company. Architectural photographs of the work of Ballinger & Perrot, and the successor Ballinger Company.

Place of Publication:

[1922]

Notes:

Ballinger log book 3, p. 31 lists photo no. 3677. This is a streetscene, possibly to document some architectural structure or site of interest to the Ballinger Company. Date is estimated at 1922 from neighboring photos. The photo mainly depicts a modern single-level shopping center ona corner site. Included are a furrier, florist, tailor, hardware store, meat market & "Busy Bee" eggs & butter. Also a sign reads "For information regarding erection of a theatre on this property, inquire of L.J. Phillips & Co., 148 W. 72nd St." Building side ads include Camel Cigarettes, Good Luck Margarine, and Coca Cola.

Forms part of: Ballinger Company. Architectural photographs of the work of Ballinger & Perrot, and the successor Ballinger Company.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Gift of the Ballinger Co.,