New York City - Fifth Avenue at 57th Street - Postcard SP23

This vintage postcard captures the vibrant energy of Fifth Avenue at 57th Street in New York City, showcasing the heart of the prestigious residential, club, and hotel district during the early 1900s.

Scene Details:

• Bustling Fifth Avenue filled with vintage automobiles and horse-drawn carriages
• Electric streetcar on the left side of the street
• Crowds of pedestrians in period dress lining both sidewalks
• Mix of architectural styles including ornate Beaux-Arts buildings
• American flag flying from building on right
• Trees visible in Central Park entrance in the distance
• Rich color tinting in blues, pinks, greens, and earth tones
• Descriptive text on reverse about the St. Regis, Savoy, Plaza, and New Netherland Hotels
• Publisher: Brooklyn Art Publishing Co., New York City, No. 22006
  
• One cent Benjamin Franklin stamp with postmark

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