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Leonard Street & Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn

2 historical photos taken here in 1939, oldest first.

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  • Brooklyn: Leonard Street - Greenpoint Avenue, 1939

    Brooklyn: Leonard Street - Greenpoint Avenue

    1939

  • Brooklyn: Leonard Street - Greenpoint Avenue, 1939

    Brooklyn: Leonard Street - Greenpoint Avenue

    1939

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Brooklyn: Leonard Street - Greenpoint Avenue, 1939

Photo 2 of 2 at Leonard Street & Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn: Leonard Street - Greenpoint Avenue

1939

(1) Leonard Street, south from Greenpoint Avenue, showing, in the background, the St. Elias Greek Church, at No. 20-22. On the right is partially visible St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church and School. July 25, 1939 P. L. Sperr (2) A close view of St. Elias Church, No. 20-22 Leonard Street. July 25, 1939 P. L. Sperr

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