6006968 The famous old Astor House, Broadway and Vesey Street, opposite the entrance to the Park, as it appeared when first erected in 1842 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The famous old Astor House, Broadway and Vesey Street, opposite the entrance to the Park, as it appeared when first erected in 1842. This view shows what a charming spot was obliterated when the Post Office was erected here. Illustration for Valentine?s Manual of Old New York, No 5, New Series, 1921.); by Look and Learn; American, out of copyright.