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Clinton Street & Kane Street, Brooklyn

4 historical photos taken here between 1928 and 1940, oldest first.

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  • Brooklyn: Clinton Street - Kane Street, 1928–1940

    Brooklyn: Clinton Street - Kane Street

    1928; 1934; 1940

  • Brooklyn: Clinton Street - Kane Street, 1928–1940

    Brooklyn: Clinton Street - Kane Street

    1928; 1934; 1940

  • Brooklyn: Clinton Street - Kane Street, 1928–1940

    Brooklyn: Clinton Street - Kane Street

    1928; 1934; 1940

  • Brooklyn: Kane Street - Clinton Street, 1940

    Brooklyn: Kane Street - Clinton Street

    1940

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Brooklyn: Clinton Street - Kane Street, 1928–1940

Photo 3 of 4 at Clinton Street & Kane Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn: Clinton Street - Kane Street

1928; 1934; 1940

Clinton Street, at the S.W. corner of Kane Street, showing the Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The cornerstone was laid in 1842. Richard Upjohn is the architect. For additional data see "The New York Times," February 26, 1939. On the right is Kane Street, viewing westward. View 3 is east on Kane Street from Strong Place. View 1: Eugene L. Armbruster Collection October, 1928 Views 2,3: P. L. Sperr View 2: August 5, 1934 View 3: October 15, 1940

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