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South Brother Island, Bronx

2 historical photos taken here between 1930 and 1931, oldest first.

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  • Islands - South Brother Island., 1930–1931

    Islands - South Brother Island.

    1930; 1931

  • Islands - South Brother Island., 1930–1931

    Islands - South Brother Island.

    1930; 1931

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Islands - South Brother Island., 1930–1931

Photo 2 of 2 at South Brother Island, Bronx

Islands - South Brother Island.

1930; 1931

(1) South Brother Island; looking east along the East River, from 132nd Street, Bronx, to South Brother Island. November 10, 1930. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same view, at a later date. April 12, 1931. P. L. Sperr.

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