HOTEL DEMOLITION, 1905. Workmen completing the demolition of the first Plaza Hotel

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HOTEL DEMOLITION, 1905. Workmen completing the demolition of the first Plaza Hotel

HOTEL DEMOLITION, 1905.
Workmen completing the demolition of the first Plaza Hotel, West 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City, in preparation for the construction of the Plaza Hotel which would open in 1907. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1905

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1905 5th Avenue Byron Destruction Hotel Joseph Manhattan Pick Plaza Rubble Shovel Workmen 59th Street

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This photograph captures a significant moment in New York City's history - the demolition of the first Plaza Hotel in 1905. The image showcases a group of diligent workmen, their faces etched with determination, as they complete the arduous task of tearing down this iconic building. Located at West 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, this site would soon make way for the construction of the magnificent Plaza Hotel that would open its doors to guests in 1907. Photographed by Joseph Byron, an American photographer known for his documentation of early 20th-century cityscapes, this image is a testament to both human labor and progress. The scene is filled with rubble and debris from the demolished hotel, while men armed with shovels and picks tirelessly clear away remnants of what once stood tall. The photograph transports us back to turn-of-the-century Manhattan, offering a glimpse into an era marked by rapid urban development. It serves as a reminder that even grand structures can give way to new beginnings. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the resilience and constant evolution that defines cities like New York City – forever changing yet always retaining their unique charm.

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