Anatomy of Another Street Corner

Today's episode of our Anatomy series takes a close-up look at the northwest corner of 42nd Street and First Avenue. This view also includes a part of No. 45, but is mainly a study of the three-story building behind Prospect Tower. 

The photo by Brown Brothers is from 1947.

The building appears to be a garage for the United Dressed Beef Company ‒ Best Quality and Service for over 95 years ‒ whose main operation was three blocks away at 45th Street. The company also used a lot across the street for more parking. 

Looking up, the ivy growing on No. 45 is slowly creeping over to its next-door neighbor. 

Back down at street level, we see the street numbers posted on a Mast-Arm light fixture: E 42 ST/1st AVE.

A rather spectacular taxi cab.

Another entrance to building, which is on 1st Avenue. What is going on on the upper floors is anyone's guess. To the right, there is a billboard advertisement at 43rd Street, which alas cannot be read. Today, this space is the site of the Sharansky Steps.

Finally, a corner of The Manor looks out over the scene and patiently waits for it all to change with the coming of the U.N., three years away.

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We'll be away next week but back again June 15.