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136th Street & Broadway, Manhattan

2 historical photos taken here between 1908 and 1931, oldest first.

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  • The Saxonia, northwest corner Broadway and 136th Street., 1908

    The Saxonia, northwest corner Broadway and 136th Street.

    1908

  • Manhattan: 136th Street - Broadway, 1931

    Manhattan: 136th Street - Broadway

    1931

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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The Saxonia, northwest corner Broadway and 136th Street., 1908

Photo 1 of 2 at 136th Street & Broadway, Manhattan

The Saxonia, northwest corner Broadway and 136th Street.

1908

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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