generalworthmonument

Union Square, looking west. The Old Madison Square Garden is in the backround, right.

Yes, that's the old Madison Square Garden, called that because it bordered Madison, not Union Square, and the view is looking to the east. This was taken from Broadway side of the General Worth Monument, shown encased in protection.

Other Bain/LOC photos of the NYC Aqueduct excavation site on Broadway:

LOC --- your alteration of a key word in the Bain Agency's title on this photo from "Broadway" to "Brdway" is quirky, to say the least.

This photo, along with another LOC photo, seems to have been taken near NYC's Madison Square Park, possibly from the Flatiron Building.

1912 Summer Olympics (Wikipedia) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1912_Summer_Olympics

Wilson was running for President against Taft in 1912, here is article about Wilson: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photography Paradiso, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

The 1912 Olympic games were held in Stockholm, Sweden, from late June to late July. This event in New York City, on August 24, must have been a "welcome home" ceremony, for recognition of returning American athletes, and a celebration of their achievements.

Looking East at intersections of Fifth Ave., Broadway & 25th Street. Worth Monument obelisk in the foreground, Metropolitan Life clock tower in the background

Other Bain/LOC photos of the NYC Aqueduct excavation site on Broadway:

Thanks Wystan. We will update the record with the correct spelling.