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1st Ave & 74th St, Manhattan

5 historical photos taken here in 1932, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St., 1932

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

    1932

  • Manhattan: 74th Street - 1st Avenue

    Manhattan: 74th Street - 1st Avenue

    Unknown

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

    Unknown

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

    Unknown

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

    Unknown

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

Photo 3 of 5 at 1st Ave & 74th St, Manhattan

Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 74th St.

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IDENTIFICATION: 1st Ave. and 74th St., west DATE: July 17 PHOTOGRAPHER: NEGATIVE: REPRODUCTION RIGHTS:

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