Rockefeller Center Parking Space, 40 West 49th Street 1938

"Rockefeller Center Parking Space, 40 West 49th Street" (1938) by Berenice Abbott, is a striking black and white photograph capturing the stark geometry of a crowded parking lot. The image was taken from a high vantage point, showcasing the rows upon rows of cars in a rectilinear pattern that echoes the surrounding urban architecture. Abbott, known for her documentary style photography, used this image to document the burgeoning automobile culture of New York City, providing a glimpse into the city's evolution in the late 1930s. The photograph is part of a series of works that Abbott created, capturing the cityscape and its ever-changing landscape.