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Prospect Avenue & East 175th Street, Bronx

3 historical photos taken here in 1936, oldest first.

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  • Bronx: Prospect Avenue - 175th Street (East), 1936

    Bronx: Prospect Avenue - 175th Street (East)

    1936

  • Bronx: Prospect Avenue - 175th Street (East), 1936

    Bronx: Prospect Avenue - 175th Street (East)

    1936

  • Bronx: Prospect Avenue - 175th Street (East), 1936

    Bronx: Prospect Avenue - 175th Street (East)

    1936

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Bronx: Prospect Avenue - 175th Street (East), 1936

Photo 3 of 3 at Prospect Avenue & East 175th Street, Bronx

Bronx: Prospect Avenue - 175th Street (East)

1936

Prospect Ave., north from East 175th Street. The W.P.A. is conducting a sidewalk repair job in this locality. November 8, 1936 Works Project Administration Federal Art Project photo.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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