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Washington Ave & Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn

3 historical photos taken here in 1942, oldest first.

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  • Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - Willoughby Ave., 1942

    Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - Willoughby Ave.

    1942

  • Brooklyn: Willoughby Ave. - Washington Ave., 1942

    Brooklyn: Willoughby Ave. - Washington Ave.

    1942

  • Brooklyn: Willoughby St. - Washington Ave.

    Brooklyn: Willoughby St. - Washington Ave.

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - Willoughby Ave., 1942

Photo 1 of 3 at Washington Ave & Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn

Brooklyn: Washington Ave. - Willoughby Ave.

1942

P. L. Sperr, photographer 6-19-1942

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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