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28th Street & Madison Avenue, Manhattan

2 historical photos taken here between 1911 and 1920, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 28th Street (East) - Madison Avenue, 1911

    Manhattan: 28th Street (East) - Madison Avenue

    1911

  • Manhattan: 28th Street - Madison Avenue, 1920

    Manhattan: 28th Street - Madison Avenue

    1920

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 28th Street (East) - Madison Avenue, 1911

Photo 1 of 2 at 28th Street & Madison Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: 28th Street (East) - Madison Avenue

1911

20-16 East 28th Street, adjoining the S.W. corner of Madison Avenue. These buildings will soon be replaced by a thirteen-story building. 1911.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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