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2024-12-09

Grant's Tomb and Palisades, New York City
"Copyright 1911 by Irving Underhill, New York." "The American Art Publishing Co. New York City." "H. Finkelstein & Son R-34506."--printed on verso. New York, N. Y.
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#GrantsTomb #Palisades #NewYorkCity #IrvingUnderhill #NewYork #theHudsonRiver

The image shows a vintage postcard depicting Grant's Tomb and Palisades in New York City. In the center stands an imposing structure with classical architectural elements such as columns and steps leading up to it. The tomb overlooks a body of water, presumably part of the Hudson River, with greenery on both sides providing a contrast against its stately appearance. A road curves around the memorial site, indicating accessibility for visitors or vehicles at that time. In the background, there is another structure visible along the riverside and some buildings in what appears to be an urban setting. The sky has shades of blue and white with no prominent clouds. The postcard bears text "Grant's Tomb and Palisades, New York City," indicating its subject matter and location.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-12-08

Singer Building, New York
"Copyright, 1909, by Irving Underhill, N.Y."--printed on image. "33-M. & Co., N.Y."--printed on verso. New York
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#SingerBuilding #NewYork #IrvingUnderhill #theSingerBuilding #NewYorkCity #American #ArtDeco #Beaux-Arts #HWEmery&Co #Officebuildings #NewYork(NY)

This postcard features a historical photograph of the Singer Building in New York City from an early 20th-century perspective. The building is prominently displayed with its distinctive greenish-yellow spire and American flag at the top. It stands among other urban skyscrapers, showcasing architectural styles prevalent during that era such as Art Deco and Beaux-Arts influences. The buildings have multiple stories of windows reflecting sunlight on varying shades of brown and beige facades. There's a clear contrast between this central building and its neighbors in terms of height and color scheme. The sky is visible at the top, suggesting an open cityscape beyond these structures. Text indicates it was copyrighted by H.W. Emery & Co., indicating historical value and preservation for architectural interest.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-11-24

U.S.S. North Dakota & Brooklyn Bridge, New York
Printed on image: "Bankers Trust Bldg." "Singer Bldg." "Brooklyn Bridge." "Woolworth Bldg." "New Municipal Bldg." New York
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#NewYork #BankersTrustBldg #NewYork #NewYorkCitys #BrooklynBridge #USSNORTHDAKOTA #American #Brooklyn #Manhattan #IrvingUnderhill #NewYorkCity #America

The image depicts a vintage postcard featuring an illustration of New York City's Brooklyn Bridge and surrounding waterfront area during what appears to be early spring or summer based on leafy trees and clear skies in the distance. The bridge is prominently displayed, with two large towers connected by arched sections spanning across calm waters where several boats are visible. In the foreground, a battleship labeled "U.S.S. NORTH DAKOTA" dominates the scene, indicating its significant presence at that time period of American naval history. Smaller tugboats and ferries navigate around it on the waterway below. The backdrop is filled with an array of skyscrapers representing New York City's skyline from Brooklyn to Manhattan, showcasing a mix of early 20th-century architecture. The sky above has a slight haze or mist effect in some areas, possibly due to atmospheric conditions at the time of illustration or as part of the artistic style. The color palette is muted with sepia and pastel tones that give it an aged appearance. Text on the postcard indicates copyright by Irving Underhill from New York City for 1915. The overall impression conveyed by this image is one of historical significance, capturing a moment in time when maritime power was prominently displayed against the backdrop of America's burgeoning urbanization and industrial growth during that era.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-11-23

Broad Street and curb brokers, New York
"Copyright 1906. By Irving Underhill N.Y."--printed on image. "I P C & N Co [in device] 96-35"--printed on border. New York
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#NewYork #NewYorkCity #Manhattan #BroadStreet #IrvingUnderhill #Stockexchanges #NewYork(NY)

The image is a vintage postcard depicting an early 20th-century urban scene from New York City, specifically showcasing "Broad Street and Curb Brokers" in Manhattan. The street appears bustling with activity; numerous pedestrians are walking along the sidewalks and crossing at various points across the busy thoroughfare. Vehicles including cars and horse-drawn carriages share the road, indicating a transitional period between traditional and modern modes of transportation. The architecture is indicative of early 20th-century New York, featuring tall brick buildings with large windows on both sides of the street. The taller building to the right displays a fire escape in its middle section, which was common for safety measures during that era. A greenery patch can be seen at the left end where trees and plants are visible. The sky is partly cloudy but allows enough sunlight to illuminate the scene vividly, highlighting details such as street lamps, signs indicating curb brokers' locations, and the textures of the buildings’ facades. The overall color palette includes muted reds, browns, greys, and whites with touches of green from plants lining Broad Street. A caption on the bottom left corner reads "Broad St. and Curb Brokers," while a smaller text at the top credits Irving Underhill for copyright year 1906 in New York City (NY). The image is labeled as No. 84, indicating it may be part of a series or collection.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-11-19

Morningside Park and Cathedral Heights, New York
"Copyright, 1902, by Irving Underhill, N.Y."--printed on image. "62--M & Co., N.Y."--printed on verso. New York
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#MorningsidePark #CathedralHeights #NewYork #IrvingUnderhill #NewYorkCity #MyronUnderhill #Parks #NewYork(NY)

This postcard depicts a historical view of Morningside Park and Cathedral Heights in New York City during what appears to be an early period given the style of buildings and train depicted on tracks crossing a bridge or viaduct. The centerpiece is a large, ornate arch structure with intricate detailing which could suggest it's part of the park or cathedral complex mentioned in the title. In the background are multiple tall structures that look like institutional buildings such as hospitals or universities from its design features, indicative of early 20th-century architecture and urban planning. The foreground shows a train on tracks over an elevated bridge-like structure, with lush greenery around it, suggesting proximity to nature within this city setting. Notably, the title reads "Morningside Park and Cathedral Heights," along with copyright information by Myron Underhill from New York in 1908 as stated at the bottom of the postcard.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-11-03

Normal College, N. Y. City
"Copyright by Irving Underhill, N.Y."--printed on border. New York (printed in Germany)
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#NYCity #IrvingUnderhill #NewYork #Germany #GothicRevival #NewYorkCity #NormalCollege #NewYork(State)

The image is a vintage postcard depicting an old, large Gothic Revival-style building with red brickwork and prominent architectural features such as pointed arch windows, a tall central tower topped with pinnacles, and smaller adjoining buildings that share similar design elements. The setting appears to be in New York City, specifically at "Normal College." There are lush green trees surrounding the college grounds, suggesting it might have been taken during spring or summer when foliage is most abundant. A light sky with soft clouds forms a backdrop for the scene. No people can be seen in this image; instead, it captures the architectural beauty and serene atmosphere of an educational institution from what appears to be the late 19th century based on its style.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-10-21

Maine Monument, Columbus Circle and entrance to Central Park, New York
"Copyright 1913 by Irving Underhill, N.Y."--printed on border. "M-16676 Poly-Chrome A N C N Y Leipzig Berlin New York. Printed in United States."--printed on verso. New York
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#MaineMonument #ColumbusCircle #CentralPark #NewYork #IrvingUnderhill #M-16676Poly-Chrome #Berlin #UnitedStates #theMaineMonument #MAINEMONUMENT #CENTRALPARK #NEWYORK #Irving #CentralParks #Monuments&memorials #NewYork(State)

The image depicts a vintage postcard featuring the Maine Monument, which stands within Central Park in New York. This monument includes an imposing stone pedestal topped with intricate bronze sculptures of figures and animals engaged in dynamic poses suggestive of strength or victory. On its sides are several large statuesque representations of draped figures that could be interpreted as allegorical personifications of concepts such as justice or liberty. The postcard bears the inscription "MAINE MONUMENT, COLUMBUS CIRCLE AND ENTRANCE TO CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK," indicating both the location and a significant aspect related to its surroundings. The text also credits Irving from New York for copyright in 1895, providing historical context about when this image was produced or published. The artwork on the card captures not only the monument itself but also parts of Central Park's landscape around it, including greenery and pathways that provide a sense of scale and setting. The use of color is muted with pastel tones, typical for such vintage cards meant to evoke nostalgia and capture historical moments in time visually accessible via postcard medium during its era. The inclusion of this image on the card suggests an intention to commemorate or promote Central Park's notable landmarks, encouraging visitors' appreciation of both natural beauty and artistic achievements within urban spaces.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-10-20

Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York
"Souvenir Post Card Co., New York and Berlin. Copyright 1905 by Irving Underhill."--printed on border. New York, N.Y. (printed in Germany)
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#NewYork #Berlin #IrvingUnderhill #Germany #JHVincentUnderhill

The image shows a vintage postcard of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, dated 1905. The museum is depicted with its iconic neoclassical architecture featuring columns and grand facades, surrounded by trees and open space that suggests it's located on or near parkland. A few people are seen walking around the premises, indicating a public place visited by visitors. In front of the building stands an early 20th-century streetcar with passengers inside, suggesting transportation methods at the time. The sky is partly cloudy but bright, hinting at good weather conditions for such a setting. There's text on the postcard that identifies it as being from New York and credits J.H. Vincent Underhill in Berlin (presumably the photographer or artist) along with copyright information.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-05-24

Morningside Park and Cathedral Heights, New York
"Copyright, 1902, by Irving Underhill, N.Y."--printed on image. "62--M & Co., N.Y."--printed on verso. New York
digitalcollections.nypl.org/it
#Morningsidepark #Cathedralheights #Newyork #Irvingunderhill #Morrispark #Parks #Newyork(ny)

The image depicts a vintage postcard with an illustration of an urban scene. At the center of the postcard is a large, ornate archway. In front of this archway are two prominent structures: on the left, a church with a bell tower and steeple, and on the right, a building that appears to be a train station with a canopy over what seems to be a tram stop or loading platform. The postcard features text that reads "Morris Park and Cathedral Heights." Below this title is an image of a city street with trolley tracks visible. There are also illustrations of trees lining the street, and several cars can be seen parked on both sides. The scene is framed by a series of buildings, suggesting an urban setting. The postcard has a classic design, typical of souvenirs from earlier eras, with a white border around the edge of the image. There are no visible people or animals in the illustration, which focuses on architectural and transportation elements.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-05-23

Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York
"Souvenir Post Card Co., New York and Berlin. Copyright 1905 by Irving Underhill."--printed on border. New York, N.Y. (printed in Germany)
digitalcollections.nypl.org/it
#Newyork #Berlin #Irvingunderhill #Germany #Musichallofthearts

The image shows an old-fashioned postcard depicting a scene of a building named "MUSIC HALL OF THE ARTS, N. Y." The architecture is reminiscent of the early 20th century, featuring large columns and a central tower with a dome. The structure appears to be significant in size and possibly holds historical or cultural importance. The postcard includes text that indicates it's from "NEW YORK" and there are smaller buildings surrounding the main one. The sky above is clear, suggesting the photo was taken during fair weather. There are no people visible on the postcard, which focuses solely on the architecture and the name of the building.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-05-13

Grant's Tomb and Palisades, New York City
"Copyright 1911 by Irving Underhill, New York." "The American Art Publishing Co. New York City." "H. Finkelstein & Son R-34506."--printed on verso. New York, N. Y.
digitalcollections.nypl.org/it
#Grantstomb #Palisades #Newyorkcity #Irvingunderhill #Newyork #Thestatueofliberty #Statueofliberty #American

The image depicts a vintage postcard with an illustration of the Statue of Liberty in New York. The artwork is detailed, showing the iconic statue standing tall against a backdrop that suggests an urban waterfront scene. The style is reminiscent of the early 20th century, characterized by its realistic portrayal and intricate details. The postcard itself includes text. In the upper right corner, there's a signature or name, which appears to be "Grant's Tomb." Below this text, in the lower left corner, is a label that reads "Statue of Liberty, New York." Additionally, at the bottom of the postcard, the phrase "New York" is written. The overall color scheme consists of shades of blue, green, and brown, contributing to the historical feel of the image. The illustration captures the essence of the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of freedom and American pride.
NY Public Library Appreciationnyplas@mastodon.ozioso.online
2024-05-02

Singer Building, New York
"Copyright, 1909, by Irving Underhill, N.Y."--printed on image. "33-M. & Co., N.Y."--printed on verso. New York
digitalcollections.nypl.org/it
#Singerbuilding #Newyork #Irvingunderhill #Broadway #Officebuildings #Newyork(ny)

The image is a vintage postcard featuring an illustrated cityscape. At the center of the illustration stands a large, ornate building with a clock tower, labeled as "Singer Building, New York." Adjacent to this central structure, there are two other buildings, one labeled "Broadway" and another with a partial view. The city is depicted in a bird's-eye perspective, providing a top-down view of the architecture. In the foreground of the image, there is text that reads "Singer Building, New York," indicating the name of the central building. The color palette of the illustration is muted with shades of brown and green, evoking an old-world charm. The style of the image is reminiscent of early 20th-century postcards, which were often used to showcase landmarks and cityscapes from around the world.

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