High view of Times Square, New York City, at night. Active No. 70. Stereoscopic photonegative,

Object Details

Local Numbers: RSN 60
General: Associated number: 386-B.; Currently stored in box 1.1.1 [162], moved from [158].

Topic: Night photography; Cityscapes -- 1890-1920; Crowds -- New York (State) -- New York -- 1900-1910.; Skyscrapers -- New York (State) -- New York -- 1890-1920.

See more items in: Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection; Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 1: H. C. White glass plates / 1.1: H.C. White Negatives / RSN Numbers 1-108

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements: Silver gelatin on glass.
Condition: Silvering.; Cancelled by scratching.

Collection Citation: Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Collection Rights: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Genre/Form: Stereoscopic photographs; Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white negatives -- Glass

Scope and Contents: Night exposure showing artificial illumination, including searchlights, and (apparently) crowds on street. Signs for Rector's and Cadillac Hotel are shown. "C.W.W. '06" on original envelope.

Collection Restrictions: Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.