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Singer Building, New York
"Copyright, 1909, by Irving Underhill, N.Y."--printed on image. "33-M. & Co., N.Y."--printed on verso. New York
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/1ef7c380-c55f-012f-9248-58d385a7bc34
#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.

The Singer Building from Brooklyn Bridge
"Art Lovers' New York--Volland Views"--printed on border. "Art Lovers' post card series, copyrighted 1914, P. F. Volland & Co., Chicago, U.S.A."--printed on verso. Chicago, Ill.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f2bbcf40-c55f-012f-ea46-58d385a7bc34
#TheSingerBuilding #BrooklynBridge #ArtLovers #NewYork #PFVolland&Co #Chicago #NewYorkCity #BrooklynBridge #BROOKLYNBRIDGE #ManhattanIsland #ARTLOVERS #NEWYORK #Skyscrapers #NewYork(NY)

The image displays a vintage postcard featuring an illustrated view of New York City from Brooklyn Bridge. Prominently in the center is "The Singer Building," a notable skyscraper with a distinctive spire and clock tower standing out against other buildings. The cityscape extends into the distance, capturing various architectural styles of early 20th-century urban development.

Above this scene, text reads: "THE SINGER BUILDING FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE" in capital letters, indicating that the artist's perspective is from Brooklyn Bridge looking north towards Manhattan Island. At the bottom right corner, another line states "ART LOVERS' NEW YORK VOLLAND VIEWS," which suggests a series title or collection name for these prints.

The color palette consists of muted earth tones with soft gradients, and there are subtle shadows cast on some buildings to suggest light source direction from the upper left side. The image is bordered by an off-white margin that contrasts with the yellow-tinted sky above, enhancing the focus on the urban scenery below.

New York, Singer Building
"Broadway corner Liberty Street. Highest building in the world. 41 stairs."--printed on image.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f1d92950-c55f-012f-a196-58d385a7bc34
#NewYork #SingerBuilding #Broadway #LibertyStreet #NewYorks #SingerBuilding #theSingerBuilding #Skyscrapers #NewYork(NY)

The image is a vintage postcard depicting New York's Singer Building at its peak in the early part of the 20th century. It showcases a towering skyscraper with ornate architectural details and multiple floors adorned with rows of windows, which signifies it was one of the tallest buildings worldwide during that time. The building stands prominently against a backdrop featuring an overcast sky and what appears to be the moon or another celestial body near the top right corner. Below the Singer Building is text providing context: "New York," "Singer Building," its location on Broadway at Liberty Street, and its status as the highest in the world with 41 stairs leading up to it. The colors are muted with sepia tones prevalent throughout, suggesting this postcard might have been printed during that era or has undergone aging effects since then. There's a bustling street scene below featuring numerous horse-drawn carriages indicating transportation methods of that period and other early-20th-century buildings in the vicinity which add to the historical atmosphere.

View from Brooklyn Bridge Tower, New York City
"Lower Manhattan showing a group of the tallest buildings in the world including the New Woolworth Building, the Municipal Building and the Singer Building. The Brooklyn Bridge Tower, from which this view was taken is 400 feet above the water line."--printed on verso. New York, N. Y.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/0c51e320-c55c-012f-d74c-58d385a7bc34
#BrooklynBridgeTower #NewYorkCity #Manhattan #theSingerBuilding #400feet #NewYork #theChryslerBuilding #America #American

The image depicts a vintage postcard featuring an illustrated view of New York City from the Brooklyn Bridge Tower. The perspective is looking down on the bridge and across its span to reveal the city's skyline in the background. Prominent buildings such as the Chrysler Building, which was under construction at the time this likely dates back to early 20th century America. A prominent suspension bridge with vehicles driving along it dominates the foreground of the image. The color palette is reminiscent of old photographs, with muted tones and a touch of sepia that suggests age.

The text on the postcard reads "View from Brooklyn Bridge Tower" followed by "New York City," indicating the viewpoint depicted in the illustration. There are also faint figures along the bridge's sidewalks, adding life to the scene despite their small size. The overall impression is one of a bustling cityscape viewed with both historical perspective and artistic flair.

The image captures not just an urban landscape but a slice of American history as it was perceived at that time in its architectural development and cultural context.

Singer Building (in constr.), New York s.l.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f0801820-c55f-012f-eac4-58d385a7bc34
#NewYorksl #theSingerBuilding #NewYorkCity #GothicRevival #SingerBuilding #NewYork #Skyscrapers #NewYork(NY)

The image shows an old postcard featuring the Singer Building during its construction phase in New York City. The building stands prominently with a distinctive clock tower and intricate architectural details, including rows of windows that recede as it ascends upwards, creating a stepped effect reminiscent of Gothic Revival architecture. Below, horse-drawn carriages suggest early 20th-century transportation methods. A caption on the postcard reads "Singer Building (in constr.) New York," indicating its identity and status at the time. The image has a vintage quality with muted colors and slight wear around the edges, typical of historical photographs printed for collectible use or personal correspondence.

Singer Building (in constr.), New York s.l.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f0801820-c55f-012f-eac4-58d385a7bc34
#Newyorksl #Thechryslerbuilding #Newyorkcity #Artdeco #Singerbuilding #Thesingerbuilding #Skyscrapers #Newyork(ny)

The image is a postcard featuring an illustration of a building, which appears to be the Chrysler Building in New York City. The structure is depicted in a vertical orientation with its distinct Art Deco design elements such as ornamental spires and a central clock tower visible. The postcard has text on it that says "Singer Building," indicating the name of the building, which was originally known as the Singer Building before being renamed to the Chrysler Building in 1930. The overall style of the image is reminiscent of early 20th-century architectural illustrations.

New York, Singer Building
"Broadway corner Liberty Street. Highest building in the world. 41 stairs."--printed on image.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f1d92950-c55f-012f-a196-58d385a7bc34
#Newyork #Singerbuilding #Broadway #Libertystreet #Empirestatebuilding #Newyorkcity #Thesingerbuilding #Highestbuilding #Thechryslerbuilding #Skyscrapers #Newyork(ny)

The image shows a vintage postcard featuring the iconic Empire State Building, a notable landmark in New York City. The building is prominently displayed against an evening sky, with a few clouds scattered across it. The image has a sepia tone, giving it a nostalgic and historical feel.

At the top of the postcard, there's text that reads "New York Singer Building," indicating that the Empire State Building was originally known as the Singer Building when it opened in 1931. The postcard also includes the text "Highest Building in the World," which is a reference to the Empire State Building being the tallest building in the world at its completion, a title it held for nearly 40 years until being surpassed by the Chrysler Building.

The overall style of the image, with its sepia tones and vintage aesthetic, suggests that this postcard is likely to be from an earlier era when photography was less advanced than today. The Empire State Building itself is a large, imposing structure with many windows, showcasing its architectural design in a way that highlights its height and grandeur.

The image is bordered by white space on both sides and appears to be part of a collection or series, as indicated by the border around it. The composition of the image places the Empire State Building centrally, drawing the viewer's attention directly to it.

View from Brooklyn Bridge Tower, New York City
"Lower Manhattan showing a group of the tallest buildings in the world including the New Woolworth Building, the Municipal Building and the Singer Building. The Brooklyn Bridge Tower, from which this view was taken is 400 feet above the water line."--printed on verso. New York, N. Y.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/0c51e320-c55c-012f-d74c-58d385a7bc34
#Brooklynbridgetower #Newyorkcity #Manhattan #Thesingerbuilding #400feet #Newyork #Thebrooklynbridge #Brooklyntower

The image depicts a postcard featuring an illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge. At the top of the postcard, there is text that reads "View from Brooklyn Tower." Below this text is the phrase "New York City" with the skyline in the background, suggesting that the bridge is part of New York City. The illustration shows cars on the bridge, indicating that the postcard might be from a time when automobiles were more common than they are today. The bottom of the image features the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge, which appears to be an aerial view with people and vehicles on it. The overall style of the image is reminiscent of early-20th century postcards, characterized by its flat colors and simple lines.

The Singer Building from Brooklyn Bridge
"Art Lovers' New York--Volland Views"--printed on border. "Art Lovers' post card series, copyrighted 1914, P. F. Volland & Co., Chicago, U.S.A."--printed on verso. Chicago, Ill.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f2bbcf40-c55f-012f-ea46-58d385a7bc34
#Thesingerbuilding #Brooklynbridge #Artlovers #Newyork #Pfvolland&co #Chicago #Brooklynbridge #Skyscrapers #Newyork(ny)

The image is a postcard featuring an illustration of a cityscape. It appears to be from Brooklyn Bridge, as indicated by the text on the postcard. The illustration depicts buildings with various levels of detail and texture, suggesting architecture styles that might include brickwork or other traditional construction materials. In the foreground, there is snow covering some roofs, indicating either a winter season or a recent snowfall. The color palette is muted with earth tones dominating the scene, creating a serene atmosphere. The art style seems to be realistic, aiming for an accurate representation of the city at the time the postcard was created or published.

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