William J. Murray Murray, William J. 1890 1914 photographers de Sagun, M.G. digitizers September 30, 1899 1899-09-30 1899-09-30 A crowd of men, women and children around the triumphal arch constructed in Madison Square for the New York reception of Admiral George Dewey on September 29 and 30th, 1899. The arch was constructed of staff, a moldable material resembling stone that was used for temporary constructions. It was demolished in 1900. Note the Siegel Cooper department store in the background left, and two policemen in the crowd on the right. Admiral George Dewey reception ; victory arch ; Siegel Cooper department store in background ; this may be the dedication of the arch. The arch was constructed of staff, a material resembling stone that was used for temporary constructions. It was demolished in 1900. Fifth Avenue at West 24th Street, New York, NY Fifth Avenue at West 24th Street, New York, N.Y. 40.741876,-73.989315 4096 WJM #340 original sleeve number This image is from the William J. Murray Photographs Collection and is depicted in a glass plate negative, negative, print and digital image. William J. Murray Photographs Collection glass plate negative, negative, print and digital image Midtown Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) Dewey, George, 1837-1917 Triumphal arches Crowds Clothing and dress Police Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) Admiral George Dewey Victory Arch, Madison Square Admiral George Dewey reception parade. glass plate negative; black and white negative; black and white print; digital image black-and-white negatives black-and-white transparencies photographic prints digital images unknown material on plate glass; safety film; gelatin silver prints plate glass safety film gelatin silver prints 4 x 5 inches (glass plate negative); 3 7/8 x 4 7/8 inches (negative); 8 x 10 inches (print); 400 ppi (digital image) 4 5 3 7/8 4 7/8 8 10 400 Image is part of the William J. Murray Photographs Collection William J. Murray Photographs Collection wjm-000340 Public domain Public domain William J. Murray Photographs Collection wjm-000340 http://www.queenslibrary.org