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Washington Ave & 189th St. E, Brooklyn

2 historical photos taken here in 1942, oldest first.

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  • Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - 189th St. E., 1942

    Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - 189th St. E.

    1942

  • Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - 189th St. E., 1942

    Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - 189th St. E.

    1942

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - 189th St. E., 1942

Photo 1 of 2 at Washington Ave & 189th St. E, Brooklyn

Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - 189th St. E.

1942

255 Washington Avenue Church Brooklyn 6/19/42

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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