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129th Street & 3rd Avenue, Manhattan

2 historical photos taken here in 1941, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 129th Street - 3rd Avenue, 1941

    Manhattan: 129th Street - 3rd Avenue

    1941

  • 3rd Avenue at 129th Street and , East side to Northsouth & West, Manhattan, 1941-07-19

    3rd Avenue at 129th Street and , East side to Northsouth & West, Manhattan

    1941-07-19

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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3rd Avenue at 129th Street and , East side to Northsouth & West, Manhattan, 1941-07-19

Photo 2 of 2 at 129th Street & 3rd Avenue, Manhattan

3rd Avenue at 129th Street and , East side to Northsouth & West, Manhattan

1941-07-19

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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