South Street Waterfront
South Street Waterfront
A solitary man looks out at the East River in this 1936 photo of Lower Manhattan's waterfront. Behind him a tugboat sits docked and the towers of Lower Manhattan rise in the background. Many of those "skyscrapers" are standing today, including the Woolworth Building, which was the world's tallest building when it was built in 1912.
Photographer: Berenice Abbott
Date: 1936
Image: NY-002A
THE PHOTOGRAPHER: One of the major figures of 20th Century photography, Berenice Abbott was best known for her innovative photographs of New York City architecture and urban design of the 1930s. Throughout her career, Abbott’s photography was shaped by her interest in technological progress and her enthusiasm for a rapidly-evolving society. Her choices of subject matter and her visual expression were all guided by her belief that a modern-day invention such as the camera deserved to document the 20th century — accurately and honestly. Learn more about Berenice Abbott.
Framed Print Sizing Details
SMALL
Dimensions with frame: 12.5" x 14.625"
Dimensions of photo: 8" x 10.125"
MEDIUM
Dimensions with frame and mat: 18" x 21.5"
Dimensions of photo: 12.5" x 16"
LARGE
Dimensions with frame and mat: 23" x 27.5"
Dimensions of photo: 16.5" x 20.75"
