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Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

5 historical photos taken here between 1904 and 1970, oldest first.

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  • Brooklyn: Grand Army Plaza., 1904–1970

    Brooklyn: Grand Army Plaza.

    1904; 1970

  • Brooklyn: Prospect Park Arch - entrance., 1928

    Brooklyn: Prospect Park Arch - entrance.

    1928

  • Brooklyn: Grand Army Plaza., 1938-02-21

    Brooklyn: Grand Army Plaza.

    1938-02-21

  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch

    Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch

    Unknown

  • Brooklyn: Grand Army Plaza.

    Brooklyn: Grand Army Plaza.

    Unknown

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch

Photo 4 of 5 at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch

Unknown

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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