42nd Street and Old Station about 1880
Street scene on 42nd Street and the old Grand Central Depot, completed in 1871, northwest corner of Forth Avenue. The Holy Trinity Church, opened in 1873 on the corner of Madison Avenue, is to the left. Source: New York Public Library.
42nd from Fifth to Lexington Avenues.
Hotel Wellington is on the northwest corner (right) of Madison Avenue. Hotel Bristol in the distance.
The same area above is shown in this photo in 20th century.
Grand Central terminal is to the left.
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42nd Street and Old Station about 1880