New York 1800’s 11th Ave. New York Central Railroad Death Avenue Cowboy Photo

New York 1800’s 11th Ave. New York Central Railroad Death Avenue Cowboy Photo All photographs are processed at a professional photo lab and have standard white borders unless otherwise stated. We DO NOT sell desktop printer, discount chain or kiosk processed photos. Here we have a great photo of days long gone. Shown are horse drawn carriage, vendors and tenements along 11th. Avenue in New York City. The street was also used by New York Central Railroad freight trains, shown at far right, which were required to be disguised as trolley cars in order not to alarm horses. The street was nicknamed «Death Avenue» due to a high number of fatalities involving pededstrians. The railroad employed “West Side cowboys”, one of which is shown at far left, who would ride ahead and use flags to warn of the oncoming train. The rail line was ultimately replaced with an elevated. The original image dated to circa mid 1800’s to 1900 (estimate)You can see our other New York City items by clicking here. Or have a look at all of our Silver Halide Historical Photos by clicking here. We also carry a huge selection of Historical Posters which you can browse by clicking here. If you’re in the mood to browse everything, be sure to visit our store! You never know what you may find! Thanks for looking! Be sure to check our other items!ANAG B-G21-B650

New York 1800’s 11th Ave. New York Central Railroad Death Avenue Cowboy Photo

New York 1800’s 11th Ave. New York Central Railroad Death Avenue Cowboy Photo All photographs are processed at a professional photo lab and have standard white borders unless otherwise stated. We DO NOT sell desktop printer, discount chain or kiosk processed photos. Here we have a great photo of days long gone. Shown are horse drawn carriage, vendors and tenements along 11th. Avenue in New York City. The street was also used by New York Central Railroad freight trains, shown at far right, which were required to be disguised as trolley cars in order not to alarm horses. The street was nicknamed «Death Avenue» due to a high number of fatalities involving pededstrians. The railroad employed “West Side cowboys”, one of which is shown at far left, who would ride ahead and use flags to warn of the oncoming train. The rail line was ultimately replaced with an elevated. The original image dated to circa mid 1800’s to 1900 (estimate)You can see our other New York City items by clicking here. Or have a look at all of our Silver Halide Historical Photos by clicking here. We also carry a huge selection of Historical Posters which you can browse by clicking here. If you’re in the mood to browse everything, be sure to visit our store! You never know what you may find! Thanks for looking! Be sure to check our other items!ANAG B-G21-B650

1943 New York City African American Policeman In Front Of Tenements Photo

1943 New York City African American Policeman In Front Of Tenements Photo All photographs are processed at a professional photo lab and have standard white borders unless otherwise stated. We DO NOT sell desktop printer, discount chain or kiosk processed photos. Here we have a photo of an African American, New York City policeman, standing in front of some old tenements. The original image dated to circa May, 1943 by Gordon Parks.You can see our other New York City Police items by clicking here. Or have a look at all of our Police And Firefighter by clicking here. We also carry a huge selection of Silver Halide Historical Photos which you can browse by clicking here. If you’re in the mood to browse everything, be sure to visit our store! You never know what you may find! Thanks for looking! Be sure to check our other items!ANAG B-G21-B654

LEONARD SUSSMAN Signed NEW YORK CITY SUBWAYS 1977 Skylight GELATIN SILVER PRINT

ARTIST: Leonard Sussman (San Francisco, California, New York City, b. 1947)TITLE: Skylight and Stairwell: Beverley Road, BMT, 1977SIZE: Unframed: Matting (Photograph) = 20″ x 15″, Image = 7 1/2″ x 6 3/4″MEDIUM: Gelatin silver printDESCRIPTION: Up for auction is a gelatin silver print by American artist Leonard Sussman. The print comes from the Subways portfolio published in 1977. The portfolio featured ten photographs and five etchings of New York City. Only 30 numbered and 5 artist-proof portfolios were produced. This piece comes from one of the artist’s proof portfolios. The photograph is pencil signed recto below the print.CONDITION: The photograph is in near-fine condition. The mounting board for the photograph has scattered foxing throughout, see photos. The foxing does not impact the black-and-white image. The overlaying mat board covers the foxing.Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to see additional photos. Please check out my other signed, limited edition art and books that are for sale.