Intercom
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 in. ( 21.6 x 16.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Gold metail intercom panel with black push buttons for "door" and "talk"
Credit Line:
Gift of Loeffler Intercoms (L.J. Loeffler Systems, Inc.)
Object Number:
2003.18.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
49739
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Intercom entry panel
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1950
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 12 x 1 in. ( 38.1 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Metal intercom panel with 38 individual buttons for apartments.
Credit Line:
Gift of Loeffler Intercoms (L.J. Loeffler Systems, Inc.)
Object Number:
2003.18.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
49738
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Street sign from Christopher Street
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1990
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 42 in. ( 22.9 x 106.7 cm )
Description:
Christopher Street street sign in large reflective lettering on orange/brown background with "GREENWICH VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT" in smaller lettering above.
Credit Line:
Gift of Steven H. Jaffe
Object Number:
2003.54
Marks:
inscription: Christopher St. Greenwich Village Historic District
Gallery Label:
This street sign was retrieved by the donor where it had fallen from its post at the corner of Christopher Street and 7th Avenue, near Sheridan Square. Greenwich Village Historic District was officially dedicated in 1969. Christopher Street was the site of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, widely regarded as having launched the gay rights movement.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
46531
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Elevated railway sign
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 51.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, black-painted metal sign with "FORDHAM ROAD" stenciled in cream-colored letters on front and back.
Object Number:
INV.409c
Marks:
stenciled: on obverse and reverse: "FORDHAM ROAD"
Gallery Label:
This elevated railway sign is probably from the 3rd Avenue line, built in 1878 by the New York Elevated Railway Co. The line was in operation in Manhattan until 1955, and the portion from 149th Street to Gun Hill Road in the Bronx closed in 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
36483
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Elevated railway sign
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 51.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, black-painted metal sign with "CANAL STREET" stenciled in cream-colored letters on front and back.
Object Number:
INV.409g
Marks:
stenciled: on obverse and reverse: "CANAL STREET"
Gallery Label:
This elevated railway sign is probably from the 3rd Avenue line, built in 1878 by the New York Elevated Railway Co. The line was in operation in Manhattan until 1955, and the portion from 149th Street to Gun Hill Road in the Bronx closed in 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
36481
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Elevated railway sign
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 51.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, black-painted metal sign with "3D AVE. LOCAL EXP." stenciled in cream-colored letters on front and back.
Object Number:
INV.409m
Marks:
stenciled: on obverse and reverse: "3D AVE. LOCAL EXP."
Gallery Label:
This elevated railway sign is probably from the 3rd Avenue line, built in 1878 by the New York Elevated Railway Co. The line was in operation in Manhattan until 1955, and the portion from 149th Street to Gun Hill Road in the Bronx closed in 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
35972
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Elevated railway sign
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 51.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, black-painted metal sign with "3D AVE. THROUGH EXP." stenciled in cream-colored letters on front and back.
Object Number:
INV.409k
Marks:
stenciled: on obverse and reverse: "3D AVE. THROUGH EXP."
Gallery Label:
This elevated railway sign is probably from the 3rd Avenue line, built in 1878 by the New York Elevated Railway Co. The line was in operation in Manhattan until 1955, and the portion from 149th Street to Gun Hill Road in the Bronx closed in 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
35971
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Elevated railway sign
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 51.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, black-painted metal sign with "149TH STREET" above arrow stenciled in cream-colored letters on front and back.
Object Number:
INV.409j
Marks:
stenciled: on obverse and reverse: "149TH STREET"
Gallery Label:
This elevated railway sign is probably from the 3rd Avenue line, built in 1878 by the New York Elevated Railway Co. The line was in operation in Manhattan until 1955, and the portion from 149th Street to Gun Hill Road in the Bronx closed in 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
35970
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Elevated railway sign
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 51.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, black-painted metal sign with "CITY HALL" stenciled in cream-colored letters on front and back.
Object Number:
INV.409i
Marks:
stenciled: on obverse and reverse: "CITY HALL"
Gallery Label:
This elevated railway sign is probably from the 3rd Avenue line, built in 1878 by the New York Elevated Railway Co. The line was in operation in Manhattan until 1955, and the portion from 149th Street to Gun Hill Road in the Bronx closed in 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
35969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Elevated railway signs (13)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
each: 4 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 51.8 cm )
Description:
Collection of thirteen rectangular, black-painted metal elevated railway signs with cream-colored lettering stenciled on front and back.
Object Number:
INV.409a-m
Gallery Label:
This group of elevated railway signs appear to be from the 3rd Avenue line, built in 1878 by the New York Elevated Railway Co. The line was in operation in Manhattan until 1955, and the portion from 149th Street to Gun Hill Road in the Bronx closed in 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
35945
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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