Classroom in the Plumbing Department

An empty classroom in the Plumbing Department at the New York Trade School is pictured. The two platforms contain models of framing for a house including pipes on which students may practice working. Black and white photograph.

Nat Gold, Sheet Metal Graduate from the New York Trade School

Nat Gold graduated from the Sheet Metal program at the New York Trade School in 1942. He is represented here in the sheet metal shop he owns. Notice the blueprints for the White Plains Senior High School hanging on the wall behind him. Original caption reads, "Shop Owner, Brook Sheet Metal Inc. Nat Gold - Sheet Metal 1942, represents one of many Sheet Metal graduates who became owners of their own business." Black and white photograph.

Piano Performance at a New York Trade School Commencement

Six piano players spread across the front of the stage at the New York Trade School perform at a commencement ceremony. The graduates can be seen sitting in the first few rows of the auditorium with guests filling up the rest of the space. On the dais several administrators from the New York Trade School are shown. Black and white photograph.

Conductor at a New York Trade School Commencement

This is a close-up of the conductor leading several piano players in a performance at a New York Trade School Commencement ceremony. To the left of the conductor the diplomas to be handed out are standing on a table. Several of the school's administrators are sitting on the dais. Black and white photograph.

Speaker at a New York Trade School Commencement Ceremony

An administrator from the New York Trade School speaks at the school's commencement ceremony. In front of the speaker several athletic awards are positioned on a table. Black and white photograph.

Graduate Receiving Diploma at New York Trade School Commencement

A graduate from the New York Trade School is receiving his diploma from an administrator from the school. Black and white photograph.

Diplomas Handed Out at a New York Trade School Commencement

New York Trade School superintendent George E. McLaughlin hands diplomas to another administrator from the school who is handing them out to students. Black and white photograph.

New York Trade School Graduate, Stanley Carraher

Stanley Carraher graduated from the New York Trade School's Welding program in 1952. He is shown in his position as Welder Foreman at the construction of the Throggs Neck Bridge. Original caption reads, "Stanley Carraher - Welding 1952. Modern bridge construction requires the services of many compitent [sic] Welders. In this picture, Stanley Carraher is shown supervising the welding on the new Throggs Neck Bridge in New York City." Black and white photograph with caption adhered to reverse.

New York Trade School Building

A group is standing immediately outside the New York Trade School building while students and others pass by. The building was located on East 67th Street in Manhattan.

Kenneth Schweiger Congratulates at a Student at a New York Trade School Commencement Ceremony

A student is shown on stage shaking hands with Kenneth Schweiger, a New York Trade School administrator and receiving an award at a commencement ceremony for the New York Trade School. Photograph is black and white.

George E. McLaughlin Speaking at a New York Trade School Commencement Ceremony

New York Trade School superintendent George E. McLaughlin speaks at the school's 1953 commencement ceremony. Black and white photograph.

Food Line at a New York Trade School Social Event

This black and white photograph shows a large group of men lining up for dessert at a New York Trade School social event.

Alex E. Davis, Graduate of the New York Trade School

Alexander Davis, Jr., a graduate of the Carpentry program of the New York Trade School in 1955 is shown working. Original caption reads, "Carpenter Contractor, Alex E. Davis Builder, Easton, Pa. Alexander Davis, Jr. - Carpentry 1955. The remodeling of old and building of new houses etc., offers many opportunities for success. Mr. Davis is shown hanging a new door on a building." Black and white photograph with caption glued to reverse.

Student Receiving Award at New York Trade School Commencement Ceremony

A student (right) is shown shaking the hand of an administrator and accepting an award at a New York Trade School commencement ceremony. Photograph is black and white.

Students Working in New York Trade School Library

Students are depicted reading and studying at tables in a section of the New York Trade School Library. Black and white photograph.