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2nd Ave & 12th St. E, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1930 and 1936, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 12th St. E., 1930

    Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 12th St. E.

    1930

  • Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 12th St. E., 1930

    Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 12th St. E.

    1930

  • Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 12th St., 1936

    Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 12th St.

    1936

  • Second Avenue #189

    Second Avenue #189

    Unknown

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Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 12th St. E., 1930

Photo 1 of 4 at 2nd Ave & 12th St. E, Manhattan

Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 12th St. E.

1930

(1) Second Avenue, at the South West corner of East 12th Street, also known as the Yiddish Art Theatre. Victor Volnar, About 1930. 1934 (2) Second Avenue, South from East 10th Street, the Yiddish Art Theatre may be seen on Right of picture. South from 13th St. Committee on Housing Charity Organization Society.

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