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East 146th Street & College Avenue, Bronx

2 historical photos taken here in 1938, oldest first.

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  • Bronx: 146th Street (East) - College Avenue, 1938

    Bronx: 146th Street (East) - College Avenue

    1938

  • Bronx: 146th Street (East) - College Avenue, 1938

    Bronx: 146th Street (East) - College Avenue

    1938

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Bronx: 146th Street (East) - College Avenue, 1938

Photo 1 of 2 at East 146th Street & College Avenue, Bronx

Bronx: 146th Street (East) - College Avenue

1938

(1) E. 146th Street, west from College Avenue. The sign, leaning against the fire hydrant, indicates that a W.P.A. project is going to start here. Jan. 27, 1938 W.P.A. Photo Five Boroughs Project (2) West along the south side of the street, past Public School No.1. Jan. 27, 1938 W.P.A. Photo Five Boroughs Project

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