Asphalt Green Historical Photos for Purchase

 

 

The Municipal Asphalt Plant:

The Municipal Asphalt Plant pictured in 1944, the year it began operation. At its peak, the plant was capable of producing 900 tons of asphalt per day to pave New York City’s roads. 

Purchase with frame - $550
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Pasanella + Klein Architectural Rendering:

An architect’s 1980 rendering of the proposed interior of the George E. and Annette C. Murphy Center, composed as part of the renovations to the main building of the Municipal Asphalt Plant. 

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Construction of the Turf Field:

The artificial turf field mid-installation in 1986. Artificial turf was found to be the solution when the original grass field couldn’t withstand the heavy use it was put to in the first decade of its existence. 

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Construction of the AquaCenter:

Two workmen balance on one of the steel rafters of the AquaCenter’s natatorium during its construction in 1993. The Olympic pool can be seen below them. 

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Asphalt Green at Night:

Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side facility at night in 1993, pictured underneath the Yorkville skyline and reflected in the waters of the East River. 

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Asphalt Green from the Air:

Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side campus from the air in 1997, highlighting the AquaCenter, Litwin Field, Murphy Center, and Sundial Plaza. 

Purchase with frame - $550
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