The 5th Avenue Hotel, built in 1859 at 200 Fifth Avenue, was demolished in 1908. The site is currently occupied by the Toy Center Building, built in 1909.
On the second card, you can still see the Fifth Ave. Hotel on the left, but you can also see the tower from Madison Square Garden off on the right. Madison Square Garden was designed by Stanford White, who was also murdered there in 1906, about the time this postcard was published. White was murdered by millionaire, Harry Kendall Thaw, over White's affair with Thaw's actress wife Evelyn Nesbitt.
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I am in love with the first reverse picture. You don't see stars and swirls like that very often! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI like the information provided of the transportation: the streetcars and horse and buggy.
ReplyDeleteGreat information. I know if that elevator still works in the 5th Ave Hotel I would not be on it!
ReplyDeleteJudy
I'm with Jenny Lou - the reverse design is lovely - I'd like to substitute my name for the words post card (same font, of course).
ReplyDeleteJudy, you definitely would not have wanted to ride that elevator. It was powered by steam and had a revolving screw that went through the middle of the passenger cab. Imagine getting your dress caught on that!
ReplyDeleteNobody does that combination of postcard and history better Christine. Nobody.
ReplyDeleteOh, Alan -you are so sweet. Good thing you can't see me blushing. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteShe really is blushing Alan, I can see her- your support and comments are truly appreciated!
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