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NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-11-04

Gate, College of the City of New York
"City College of New York City, Amsterdam Avenue, West 140th to West 138th Street. An imposing group of field stone and terra cotta buildings occupied in 1905 total cost of $4,000,000. Founded in 1847 as Free Academy. Furnishes free tuition supported by City at annual cost of $615,000."--printed on verso. s.l.
digitalcollections.nypl.org/it
#theCityofNewYork #NewYorkCity #AmsterdamAvenue #West140th #West138thStreet #FreeAcademy #GothicRevival

This image is a vintage postcard showing an ornate, historical gate of what was once the College of the City of New York. The architecture features intricate stonework with pointed arches and decorative carvings typical of Gothic Revival style. It includes detailed stone masonry in contrasting shades to highlight architectural elements like columns, tracery windows, statuesque figures, and a coat of arms at the top center above the main entrance archway. The gate is flanked by two towers with spires that add to its grandeur. The sky behind appears slightly overcast but allows for enough sunlight casting shadows on parts of the structure. A caption in bold letters reads "Gate, College of the City of New York." Additional text indicating a collection number or identifier ("7831") is visible at the bottom right corner. The coloration suggests it's an old postcard with faded colors and slight discoloration due to its age, which adds character to this historical representation.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-05-19

Gate, College of the City of New York
"City College of New York City, Amsterdam Avenue, West 140th to West 138th Street. An imposing group of field stone and terra cotta buildings occupied in 1905 total cost of $4,000,000. Founded in 1847 as Free Academy. Furnishes free tuition supported by City at annual cost of $615,000."--printed on verso. s.l.
digitalcollections.nypl.org/it
#Thecityofnewyork #Newyorkcity #Amsterdamavenue #West140th #West138thstreet #Freeacademy #Newyorkuniversity #Newyork

The image shows a vintage postcard depicting a grand entryway to what appears to be New York University. The architecture of the structure suggests an older, classical design with intricate details. At the top of the structure is a large arched doorway, flanked by smaller archways on either side. Above this doorway, there's a sign that reads "GRAHAM COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK." The postcard also includes text at the bottom which says "New York." The style of the image is reminiscent of historical photography, capturing the architectural details and providing a glimpse into the past.

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