FAIRCHILD AERIALS Woolworth Building in the clouds New York

Sale 2208 - Lot 83

Price Realized: $ 7,200

?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price

Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500

FAIRCHILD AERIALS
Woolworth Building in the clouds, New York City. Warm-toned silver print, 6 1/2x8 3/4 inches (16.5x22.2 cm.) with Fairchild's credit in the negative. Circa 1928

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The Photograph and the American Dream 1840-1940, 163.

Sherman Fairchild developed an aerial camera used by the Army. Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc. remained in business until 1965.

The Woolworth Tower was the world's tallest building until it was eclipsed by the Chrysler and the Empire State buildings in 1930.