1903 Print Equitable Life Assurance Cedar Pine Street Scene Historical NYV1

This is an original 1903 black and white halftone print of the Equitable Life Building, home to the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Although it covers a considerable block, this view is off Cedar Street, with Pine Street in the far right. The architects were Edward Kendall and Arthur Gilman. It was the first building in Manhattan to feature passenger elevators and as it was completed in 1870 at a height of 130 feet, it is often thought to have been the first skyscraper in the United States. Unfortunately, the building was destroyed by a fire in 1912, when frigid temperatures prevented fire fighters from putting it out with water.

CONDITION

This 108+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 9.25 inches; 16 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is excited to present a collection of prints that depict the famous Big Apple, New York City, in a myriad of historical images that date back to 1903 and the turn of the century. From Wall Street to 100th and Central Park to Battery, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Columbia University, each image provides invaluable insight into the history of many of New York's most iconic buildings in the aftermath of the industrial revolution. The majority of buildings are located in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and one certainly doesn't have to be from the Five Boroughs to appreciate these pieces of American history.

Keywords specific to this image: landmark, architecture, James W. Alexander

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