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Princeton NJ 1939 Construction Photo Palmer Square P.M.I. Buildings Irons & Reynolds
An exceptional, crisp historic photograph documenting the large-scale architectural development of Palmer Square in Princeton, New Jersey. The image features a wide-angle view of the construction site for the \"P.M.I. Bldgs 9 to 15,\" managed by contractors Irons & Reynolds.
Type of Photo: Original Vintage Industrial / Architectural Progress Photograph
Estimated Date Taken: April 1, 1939 (Inscribed in negative)
Estimated Date Developed: Contemporaneous with the photograph (1939)
Location: Palmer Square, Princeton, New Jersey
The foreground features a wooden boardwalk fence, behind which sit two excellent pre-war automobiles, including a detailed coupe with an open rumble seat. The construction zone itself is packed with incredible details: scaffolding, brick stacks, heavy timber framework, a construction truck, and a small office shed bearing a sign for \"C. B. Strouse & Sons Brickwork Stonework.\" In the background, a prominent gothic-style church tower rises above the tree line alongside existing Colonial Revival structures.
The lower-left corner contains the sharp white ink production stamp: “P.M.I. Bldg\'s 9 to 15 / IRONS & REYNOLDS / 11-1 - Apr 1, 1939”. The print is securely mounted on a vibrant yellow card backing, which features extensive handwritten project cataloging notes and a signature from “J. B. Lutz.” The photograph possesses brilliant contrast, deep blacks, and remarkable clarity. It is in very good vintage condition with clean borders and light edge wear on the mount.
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