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East River, Brooklyn

7 historical photos taken here between 1920 and 1951, oldest first.

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  • East River - Shore and skyline - Bush Terminal, Brooklyn., 1920

    East River - Shore and skyline - Bush Terminal, Brooklyn.

    1920

  • East River - River scenes - Pier 6 - [New York State Barge Canal Terminal.], 1926

    East River - River scenes - Pier 6 - [New York State Barge Canal Terminal.]

    1926

  • East River - River scenes - Pier 6 - [New York State Barge Canal Terminal.], 1934

    East River - River scenes - Pier 6 - [New York State Barge Canal Terminal.]

    1934

  • East River - River scenes - Pier 6 - [New York State Barge Canal Terminal.], 1934

    East River - River scenes - Pier 6 - [New York State Barge Canal Terminal.]

    1934

  • East River - River scenes - Pier 6 - [New York State Barge Canal Terminal.], 1934

    East River - River scenes - Pier 6 - [New York State Barge Canal Terminal.]

    1934

  • Pier 6, East River], 1951

    Pier 6, East River]

    1951

  • Pier 6, East River], 1951

    Pier 6, East River]

    1951

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Pier 6, East River], 1951

Photo 6 of 7 at East River, Brooklyn

Pier 6, East River]

1951

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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