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Brooklyn: 86th Street - 12th Street (West)
1931

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Photo 1 of 1 at 86th Street & West 12th Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn: 86th Street - 12th Street (West)

1931

86th Street, south side, east from West 12th Street. Also seen is West 12th Street, east side, south from 86th Street. The houses in the right background, are at Ave. V. In the foreground, is West 12th Street. March 2, 1931 P. L. Sperr.

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