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The Old Post Office, New York City, 1887 (litho)
745258 The Old Post Office, New York City, 1887 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broadway at the left and Park Row at the right. The City Hall Post Office and Courthouse is a no longer existing building which was designed by architect Alfred B. Mullett for a triangular site in New York City along Broadway in Lower Manhattan, across City Hall Park from New York City Hall. The Second Empire style building, built between 1869 and 1880, was not well received. Commonly called " Mulletts Monstrosity", it was demolished in 1939 and the site was used to extend City Hall Park to the south.); American, out of copyright
Media ID 22716874
© Bridgeman Images
Broadway City Hall Park Demolished Downtown Everyday Life Manhattan Monochrome Old Post Office Park Row Street Life Traffic
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This black and white lithograph, titled "The Old Post Office, New York City, 1887" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Lower Manhattan. The image showcases the grandeur of the City Hall Post Office and Courthouse, a now-vanished architectural gem that once stood proudly along Broadway. Designed by renowned architect Alfred B. Mullett in the Second Empire style, this triangular building was constructed between 1869 and 1880. However, its unconventional design received mixed reviews from critics and locals alike. Often referred to as "Mulletts Monstrosity" it faced an unfortunate fate and was eventually demolished in 1939. In this print, we see a snapshot of everyday life in late 19th-century New York City. The busy streets are filled with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians going about their daily routines. Broadway stretches out on the left side while Park Row dominates the right side of the composition. The monochrome palette adds a timeless quality to this piece, emphasizing both the intricate details of architecture and capturing a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. It serves as a reminder that even though buildings may disappear over time, they leave behind traces of history imprinted on our urban landscapes. "The Old Post Office" litho is not just an artistic representation; it also acts as a historical document preserving memories of an iconic structure that once graced Manhattan's skyline.
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