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24th Street & Avenue A, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here between 1930 and 1939, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 24th Street - Avenue A, 1930–1936

    Manhattan: 24th Street - Avenue A

    1930; 1936

  • Manhattan: 24th Street - Avenue A, 1930–1936

    Manhattan: 24th Street - Avenue A

    1930; 1936

  • Manhattan: 24th Street (East) - Avenue A, 1939

    Manhattan: 24th Street (East) - Avenue A

    1939

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 24th Street - Avenue A, 1930–1936

Photo 2 of 3 at 24th Street & Avenue A, Manhattan

Manhattan: 24th Street - Avenue A

1930; 1936

1. Eastern extremity of 24th Street, at Avenue A. April 27, 1930. P.L. Sperr 2. Pier No. 72 East River; prior to 1917 a recreation pier. Occupied since by the United States Government as a base. Note the repair ship "Wheeling" stationed here. May 23, 1936. P.L.Sperr

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