Historical information
Allan Charles Quinn was a member of the Merchant Navy from aged 16 as well as being a trained photographer. This photograph was taken during his travels through America whilst still being associated with the Merchant Navy.
Significance
This photograph of the Empire State building is a part of the Allan Charles Quinn Collection which is a photographic autobiography of the life of an individual seafarer.
Physical description
Black and white photograph of the Empire State Building, New York, taken from street level looking towards the top of the building.
Inscriptions & markings
Handwritten in blue ink on reverse of photograph: "EMPIRE STATE/ 5-10-49".
