Elevated Railroad at Cooper Union and 4th Avenue, New York, New York, circa 1900

Summary

For nearly thirty years, 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, trains run on an elevated railway above a commercial New York City street.

For nearly thirty years, 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, trains run on an elevated railway above a commercial New York City street.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Toning (Photography)

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 10.25 in

Width: 13.25 in

Inscriptions

Handwritten on back: In pencil: Cooper Union & 4th Ave. Sample Book 0605 Ink stamp reads: Return to Negative Vault

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