Durst, Seymour B., 1913-1995

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The Historical Photograph Collection consists of images of New York City buildings and streets, chiefly in mid-town Manhattan, an area of primary interest to real estate developer Seymour B. Durst (1914-1995). The images date from the late 19th century to ca. 1980 and include originals and copy prints. Durst collected the images and other non-print materials that complement his extensive book collection, all now housed at the CUNY Graduate Center as The Seymour B. Durst Old York Library.

From the description of Photograph collection, ca. 1858-1980. 2007. (CUNY Graduate Center). WorldCat record id: 464715847

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creatorOf Durst, Seymour B., 1913-. Photograph collection, ca. 1858-1980. CUNY Graduate Center, Mina Rees Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
Times Square (New York, N.Y.)
Thirty-fourth Street (New York, N.Y.)
Fifth Avenue (New York, N.Y.)
City Hall Park (New York, N.Y.)
Wall Street (New York, N.Y.)
Forty-second Street (New York, N.Y.)
Herald Square (New York, N.Y.)
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Theater
Blizzards
Buildings
Church buildings
Hotels
Office buildings
Parades
Public meetings
Waterfronts
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Birth 1913-09-07

Death 1995-05-15

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