This recently discovered photograph is a simple one ‒ a Dead End sign ‒ but is notable because of where it was. A clue lays right behind it, another sign stating the HOTEL TUDOR was ONE BLOCK away. The picture is taken from the Tudor City bridge, looking east.
For further understanding, see this photo showing the Murray Hill Diner on the southwest corner of 1st and 42nd. The Hotel Tudor sign is at upper right in shadow.
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There's also a sign at the southern border of Tudor City Place.
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No Dead End signage has ever been posted at the 43rd Street cul-de-sac. Instead, we remember the fashion shoot that launched the swinging sixties here ‒ featuring Jean Shrimpton and a Curb Your Dog sign, above. More about that, here.
Is this back from when the bridge had ramps instead of stairs?
ReplyDeleteYes. The southern ramp led to the Dead End signage.
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