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3rd Avenue & 166th Street, Bronx

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  • Bronx: 3rd Avenue - 166th Street

    Bronx: 3rd Avenue - 166th Street

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Bronx: 3rd Avenue - 166th Street

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Bronx: 3rd Avenue - 166th Street

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3rd Ave. at 166th St., looking north. Construction Photo. Shoring used in reconstruction of 3rd Ave. El.

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