Manhattan: 68th Street (East) - Park Avenue

East 68th Street, Aest from Lexington, to Park (left) Avenues, showing the southerly side of Thomas Hunter Hall (right) and the old Normal College for Women (now Hunter College). The latter, in 1938, is demolished, having been severely damaged by a fire in
1936.
The New York Times of Aug. 2, 1938, in an article on Page 21 announces the ceremonies to be held here on the construction of a new building that will cost $6,414,000. of which the City's share $3,527,700 and the P.W.A's $2,886,300. Charles H. Tuttle will preside and speeches will be made by the Mayor, Howard A. Gray, Colonel k. E. Gilmore and Mrs. Walter S. Mack. This new structure will be 16 stories high and accommodate 5,0O0 students in 100 class rooms. Included also will be a library, auditorium,
gymnasium, swimming pool, theatre and laboratories.
For further views of this structure see, Park and Lexington
Avenues, and East 69th Street.

June 12, 1937
P.L. Sperr

No. 3 is a more inclusive view, from a point to the east of Lexington Avenue and across name. Note the transportation and facilities at this point.
April 25, 1938