23rd Street Collection

NEW YORK: FLATIRON, 1919. Madison Square (Flatiron Building). Oil painting by Guy Wiggins, 1919

The Flatiron Building, New York, c. 1903-05 (oil on board)
CH89266 The Flatiron Building, New York, c.1903-05 (oil on board) by Lawson, Ernest (1873-1939); 53x38.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Dewey Arch in front of the Fifth Avenue Hotel at 23rd St
745239 The Dewey Arch in front of the Fifth Avenue Hotel at 23rd St. New York City, celebrating the victory over Spain, 1899 (litho) by American Photographer

Blockaded transport on 23rd street after a snow storm, New York, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
5053958 Blockaded transport on 23rd street after a snow storm, New York, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Night view on south side of 23rd Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, c
1078729 Night view on south side of 23rd Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, c.1916-17 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Gas Tanks at End of 23rd Street, New York, 1909. Creator: Louis Michel Eilshemius
Gas Tanks at End of 23rd Street, New York, 1909

NYC: FLATIRON BUILDING, c1902. The Flatiron Building in New York City. Photograph, c1902

NYC: SUBWAY, c1905. The entrance to the subway in East 23rd Street in New York City. Photograph, c1905

23rd St. Branch, Y. M. C. A. New York, c. 1900-06 (b / w photo)
XOS867939 23rd St. Branch, Y.M.C.A. New York, c.1900-06 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

NEW YORK: DEWEY ARCH, 1899. The Dewey Arch at 23rd St. and Madison Square, which stood from 1899 to 1901 in honor of Admiral George Deweys victory at the Battle of Manila Bay. Contemporary photograph

NEW YORK: OPERA HOUSE. Pikes Opera House at the northwest corner of Eighth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. Lithograph, 1868

PLAYBILL, 1869. Opening night for a production of Romeo and Juliet at Edwin Booths Theatre, Sixth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York City, 1869

STREET PEDDLER, c1900. Street peddler at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York. Photographed c1900

NEW YORK: SUFFRAGETTES. Suffragette protest march with crowds of onlookers on 23rd Street in New York City, 16 February 1908

Third Avenue Track
circa 1915: High-angle view of the 23rd Street elevated train station on Third Avenue, with road construction underneath and people walking on the sidewalk, New York City

NEW YORK: STREETCAR, c1885. A brightly decorated 23rd Street horse-drawn streetcar from New York City, c1885. Line engraving

NEW YORK: DISPENSARY, 1868. Demilt Dispensary, incorporated 1851, at Second Avenue and Twenty Third Street, New York. Wood engraving, 1868

NEW YORK: ORANGE RIOT. Troops disperse green (Catholic) Irish protesting the orange (Protestant) Irish procession on 8th Avenue in New York, 12 July 1871

NEW YORK: THEATER, 1869. Edwin Booths Theater at Sixth Avenue and 23rd Street, which opened on 3 February 1869. Line engraving

Manhattan, New York City, aerial image
Manhattan, New York City, aerial photograph. North is at top. This is one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world

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"Exploring the Timeless Charm of 23rd Street: A Journey Through New York's Historic Landmarks" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of 23rd Street, a bustling hub that has witnessed the evolution of New York City. From iconic architectural marvels like the Flatiron Building, captured beautifully in Guy Wiggins' oil painting from 1919, to the Dewey Arch proudly standing in front of Fifth Avenue Hotel in 1899, this street holds countless stories within its concrete veins. Imagine strolling along this historic avenue during a snowstorm in 1905, where blockaded transport created an enchanting winter scene. Or picture yourself immersed in the lively nightlife on south side between Sixth and Seventh Avenues; a glimpse into early twentieth-century revelry. The gas tanks at the end of 23rd Street, depicted by Louis Michel Eilshemius' artwork from 1909, remind us of a time when energy sources were quite different. Meanwhile, East 23rd Street welcomed commuters through its subway entrance around c1905 - an innovation that transformed urban transportation forever. Not only did this street witness architectural wonders and technological advancements but it also housed important cultural institutions. The Y. M. C. A. 's branch on West 23rd Street provided support and community for New Yorkers during early twentieth century while Pikes Opera House at Eighth Avenue corner hosted grand performances including Romeo and Juliet's opening night as seen on a playbill from1869. As we explore these historical hints scattered throughout time, let us appreciate how much this street has shaped New York City's identity. Whether you're captivated by art or fascinated by history, there is something magical about walking down memory lane on timeless 23rd Street.