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Ave. U & Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn

2 historical photos taken here between 1931 and 1935, oldest first.

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  • Brooklyn: Stillwell Avenue - Avenue U, 1931

    Brooklyn: Stillwell Avenue - Avenue U

    1931

  • Brooklyn: Ave. U - Stillwell Ave., 1935

    Brooklyn: Ave. U - Stillwell Ave.

    1935

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Brooklyn: Stillwell Avenue - Avenue U, 1931

Photo 1 of 2 at Ave. U & Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn

Brooklyn: Stillwell Avenue - Avenue U

1931

Stillwell Ave., at the N.E. corner of Ave. U. March 2, 1931. P. L. Sperr.

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