Sixth Avenue between West 41st Street and West 42nd Street. Bryant Park outdoor library. New York Public Library

Sixth Avenue between West 41st Street and West 42nd Street. Bryant Park outdoor library. New York Public Library

Sixth Avenue between West 41st Street and West 42nd Street. Bryant Park outdoor library. New York Public Library

5th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets. New York Public Library Picture Collection, people using picture collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

5th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets. New York Public Library Picture Collection, people using picture collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

8th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Bus Terminal, public telephones.

Park Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Pershing Square Building.

4th Avenue 41st through 42nd Streets. Hotel Belmont, marquee.

5th Avenue and West 42nd Street. New York Public Library, Bryant Memorial in rear of library.

4th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Hotel Belmont.

42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. New York Public Library

42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. New York Public Library

Park Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets.

4th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Hotel Belmont, staircase.

8th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Bus Terminal, Rose Fashions.