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1st Ave & 58th St, Manhattan

6 historical photos taken here between 1927 and 1932, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 58th Street - 1st Avenue, 1927

    Manhattan: 58th Street - 1st Avenue

    1927

  • Manhattan: 58th Street (East) - 1st Avenue, 1928

    Manhattan: 58th Street (East) - 1st Avenue

    1928

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 58th St., 1928

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 58th St.

    1928

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 58th St., 1928

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 58th St.

    1928

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 58th St., 1928

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 58th St.

    1928

  • Manhattan: 58th Street - 1st Avenue, 1932

    Manhattan: 58th Street - 1st Avenue

    1932

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Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 58th St., 1928

Photo 5 of 6 at 1st Ave & 58th St, Manhattan

Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 58th St.

1928

West side of First Avenue across clearing, 59th to 58th Streets. October 24, 1928. P.L. Sperr, Photographer.

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