1948 NYC Comptrollers Office Tech Guild Dinner 5th Ave NY

New York City Comptrollers · 1948-12-08T00:00:00Z

600 DPI Scan – December 8, 1948 – 5th Avenue Hotel, New York City From the personal collection of William Elliott Todd Smith (1896–1971), Professional Engineer, Office of the Comptroller This high-resolution 600 DPI scan captures a formal group portrait of 36 men affiliated with Chapter 18 of the Technical Guild , part of the Office of the Comptroller for the City of New York . The photograph was taken during a commemorative dinner held at the historic 5th Avenue Hotel on December 8, 1948. The setting is an elegant banquet room adorned with chandeliers, wall sconces, and a mural depicting a serene landscape. The men are dressed in formal suits and ties, arranged in three distinct rows: The front row is seated at a long dining table set with glassware, plates, and silverware. The second row stands or sits directly behind them. The back row stands against the muraled wall, framed by architectural molding and soft drapery. This image documents a moment of civic pride and professional fellowship among engineers, auditors, and technical staff who supported the city’s infrastructure and financial oversight during a transformative postwar era. Among them is William Elliott Todd Smith (1896–1971) , a professional engineer in the Bureau of Engineering, identified in the second row, sixth from the left. The photograph comes from his personal collection, preserved as part of his legacy of public service and archival stewardship. 🧑‍💼 Identified Individuals (Left to Right by Row) Front Row (Seated): Seidman, Weir, Traband, Lang, Lynch, Doris, Phillips, Bruck, Driscoll, Buckholtz Second Row: Epstein, Karlson, O'Riordan, Titanic, Aalto, William Elliott Todd Smith , Harmel, Rabriotz, Almorian, Kaplan, Alperis, Michaels, De Fine, Schuhaun Back Row: Solkin, Korman, Richford, Grant, Schwartz, Wiesan, Anderson, Crimp, Maldies, Kelly, Cheir