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2024-04-27

Whitehall Building, Aquarium and Battery Park, New York City
"Battery Park faces New York Harbor, being the Southern end of Manhattan Island. The Aquarium formerly known as Castle Garden Fort, contains a complete collection of fish, sea turtles and other deep sea animals. The Whitehall Building is the nearest skyscraper to the Harbor, the new addition rising to a height of 32 stories, 416 feet. The building was finished in 1921 at a cost of $4,600,000."--printed on verso.1917 New York City New York City New York City New York City New York City
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The image is a vintage postcard of Whitman Building, a prominent landmark in New York City. The building is located on the waterfront and features a distinctive dome-like structure on top, which adds to its architectural charm. The postcard provides a bird's eye view of the area surrounding the Whitman Building, including other buildings and boats on the river. The Whitman Building stands out with its prominent size and central location in the image. There are no people visible in the image, giving it a somewhat tranquil feel. The color palette is muted, typical of postcards from the early 20th century, and includes shades of blue, green, and brown. The text on the postcard indicates that it was sent from New York City. Overall, the postcard captures a slice of New York City's architectural history in a picturesque manner.

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