1946 Ruins Staten Island Ferry New York Original Photo For Sale
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1946 Ruins Staten Island Ferry New York Original Photo: $35.00
An original photo from an album of a NY family that went on a lot of U.S. road trips in the 1940s. Album was acquired from an estate. This photo is likely extremely rare or one of a kind.
Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph. Condition: Original and in fair to good vintage condition.
This photograph captures the charred ruins of the Staten Island Ferry terminal in New York City, following a recent fire in 1946. The once-grand structure shows significant damage, with its framework exposed and parts of the roof missing. The stone pillars remain, hinting at its former architectural elegance.
The Staten Island Ferry has been a vital transportation link between Staten Island and Manhattan, with its service starting in 1905. The 1946 fire at the ferry terminal caused major disruption and necessitated significant rebuilding efforts. The image provides a historical glimpse into this transformative moment in NYC's past.
Visible in the photograph is the steel skeleton of the ferry terminal with stone arches. Unfortunately, no recognizable names are visible or notable in this image.
