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Boston Road & Thwaites Place, Bronx

3 historical photos taken here between 1917 and 1928, oldest first.

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  • Bronx: Boston Road - Thwaites Place, 1917

    Bronx: Boston Road - Thwaites Place

    1917

  • Bronx: Pelham Parkway North - White Plains Road, 1928

    Bronx: Pelham Parkway North - White Plains Road

    1928

  • Bronx: White Plains Road - Thwaites Place, 1928

    Bronx: White Plains Road - Thwaites Place

    1928

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Bronx: Pelham Parkway North - White Plains Road, 1928

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Bronx: Pelham Parkway North - White Plains Road

1928

Pelham Parkway North, west from White Plains Road. The 5-story apartment house, in the background, bears No. 615 and is between Barker Ave. and Bronx Park East. July 28, 1928. P. L. Sperr.

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