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American Red Cross Building – Then and Now (90+ years)

Several architectural and landscaping details were completed since the original photograph was taken. Red crosses were placed on the portico peak and above the main door, and granite baluster railings were added to the grounds. It's evident that trees do grow! ;-)   and the grounds now include numerous Cherry trees – that are gorgeous when blooming...   An interior view of the Assembly Room may be seen here.

 
"American Red Cross Building (2007)" by Just Me

 
 
"American Red Cross Building (c.1920)" by Schultz

 

Established in 1881 by Clara Barton, this 18¢ American Red Cross commemorative Social Awareness stamp was issued to mark the centennial of the American Red Cross and to recognize the services of volunteer workers. Thousands of selfless volunteers donate their time in six areas including domestic disaster relief, the collection of blood products, and educational programs.

First Day of Issue ceremonies were held at the American Red Cross Centennial Convention in Washington, DC, on May 1, 1981. (Scott 1910).

                                         
                                  American Red Cross Centennial
                                              The Gift of Self


 
 
Also see: Stamps commemorating American Red Cross founder Clara Barton.
 

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for a picture of the building he tore down, before building this one.

And here are Bain Agency photos of the construction site of Morgan's new HQ:

This is a great photo.

in the 60's i worked in the woolworth building....great shot

In front of the Cotton and Coffee Exchanges is the Hanover Square Station of the Third Avenue Elevated, which was was the last of the Els to vanish. It made its last scheduled run in May 1955, demolished in 1956. William Russell Grace (1832-1904) was New York City's first Roman Catholic mayor in 1880. He opposed Tammany Hall, reformed the police, curbed vice, and reduced taxes- and was re-elected in 1884. Another view of the Coffee Exchange and Hanover Square Station: digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/id?482823