The image is a black and white photograph of a busy street scene in New York City. The focal point of the image is the One Cent Cafeteria sign hanging from the side of a building. The sign is a large, ornate sign with the words "One Cent Cafe" and "Bernard Macdonald Foundation" written in bold, capital letters. Below the sign, there is a group of people walking on the sidewalk, some of them are carrying bags, while others are walking away from the camera. The street is lined with other buildings and there are cars parked on the side. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the photograph is somber.