Archival photo courtesy MCNY
A photo taken in 1905 shows a Harlem Street with buildings intact on both sides. Today, the corner tenement to the right no longer exists so those curious to what was on this particular lot now know. As for the massive roof on the left, this is probably one of the most distinct local landmark within the immediate area. Who can guess the vantage point?
A BESPOKE COMMENT GOT THIS ONE RIGHT: The photo is a view of 128th Street looking east from 7th Avenue. Still standing, the building to the left is Metropolitan Baptist Church an official NYC Landmark, built between 1884-1890. However the apartment building to the right has been demolished and the site is now a vacant lot.
That's Saint Nick, looking north from 141st.
ReplyDeleteThis is West 128th St. & ACP Jr Blvd looking eastbound. The Church on the left is Metropolitan Baptist Church
ReplyDeleteUhm this can't be St. Nicholas looking north as St. Nicholas Avenue starts its incline northbound at West 141st St. and the Church on the left would be St. James Presbyterian Church and this is not St James.
ReplyDeletePlease pay attention to the cornice on the building to the right. Its absolutely beautiful. The cornice hints at this building being built sometime in the late 19th cent. about 1893 or very early 20th cent. I really hate a building with no cornice. It looks nude and desolate without a proper cornice. This one is elaborate, its like a nice, well decorated cake.
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