That’s a building that should’ve never been demolished. Though tiny compared to the skyscrapers, it would be nice to see this building in modern day. Too bad the city was like “too bad!”
Stables and carriage manufacturers if I recall correctly.
From the backsite this postcard:
Archirects Drawing of Equitables New Home Office—New York City Ready for Occupancy in 1961
Message from 100th Anniversary Conference for Outstanding Representatives Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States July 1959
Copyright: Litho in U.S.A.
Was this building reskinned?
It’s the UBS building no?
https://www.instagram.com/twinsoflowermanhattan/p/CP6qiaQBM21/
https://www.instagram.com/twinsoflowermanhattan/p/CNexUzDBuAf/
Wall Street (1878)
In 1878, Wall Street was already a center of finance and commerce in New York City. The street was lined with banks, offices, and brokerage firms. Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians filled the narrow roadway. Buildings were smaller compared to later skyscrapers. The financial district was growing in importance. Traders and clerks moved between offices throughout the day. The area reflected the city’s expanding economic influence. Photographs from 1878 show Wall Street before the rise of modern towers.
Two nice AI video reconstructions of 1920s NYC
Organized chaos, a NY tradition.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ManhattanBefore1990/posts/7998852413554314/
Bertelsmann Building under construction
Singer — City Investing Building — Hudson Terminal
The City Investing Building was renovated in the 1950s; the arch above the three windows was removed, and three windows were installed.
Why did demolition work on the southern part of Hudson Terminal not begin until the fall/summer of 1972?
Office space stayed in use for tenants + PATH terminal stayed in operation until mid 1971 + FDNY Fire tests in early 1972
Do you have any images at hand of the City Invest building post-renovation?
