Sixth Avenue between West 41st Street and West 42nd Street. Bryant Park outdoor library. New York Public Library

Sixth Avenue between West 41st Street and West 42nd Street. Bryant Park outdoor library. New York Public Library

Sixth Avenue between West 41st Street and West 42nd Street. Bryant Park outdoor library. New York Public Library

5th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets. New York Public Library Picture Collection, people using picture collection.

5th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets. New York Public Library Picture Collection, people using picture collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

Fifth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Views of the New York Public Library Picture Collection.

8th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Bus Terminal, public telephones.

Park Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Pershing Square Building.

4th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Hotel Belmont.

4th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Hotel Belmont, staircase.

8th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Bus Terminal, Rose Fashions.

8th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Bus Terminal, cocktail lounge.

4th Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Hotel Belmont, lobby.

4th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Street. Hotel Belmont, grand staircase.

4th Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Hotel Belmont, dining room.

4th Avenue 41st through 42nd Streets. Hotel Belmont, marquee.