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East 211th Street & Putnam Place, Bronx

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  • Bronx: 211th Street (East) - Putnam Place, 1938

    Bronx: 211th Street (East) - Putnam Place

    1938

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Bronx: 211th Street (East) - Putnam Place, 1938

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Bronx: 211th Street (East) - Putnam Place

1938

E. 211th Street, at the S.E. corner of Putnam Place. A 1-story florist's shack occupies the site. June 16, 1938. P. L. Sperr.

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