New York 7, Holland Transportation Company c. 1930s

"New York 7, Holland Transportation Company" is a photo from Berenice Abbott's "Changing New York" series, documenting the city's transformation in the 1930s. This image showcases the stark contrast between the modern, industrial elevated railway and the older, more traditional brick buildings below. The stark lines and geometric compositions of Abbott's photography, reminiscent of the New Objectivity movement, highlight the city's rapid growth and its blend of old and new architecture. The photograph is a powerful testament to the city's ever-changing landscape, capturing the architectural dynamism of New York City.