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2nd Ave & 3rd St, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here in 1934, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 3rd St., 1934

    Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 3rd St.

    1934

  • Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 3rd St., 1934

    Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 3rd St.

    1934

  • Manhattan: 3rd Street (East) - 2nd Avenue, 1934

    Manhattan: 3rd Street (East) - 2nd Avenue

    1934

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 3rd St., 1934

Photo 1 of 3 at 2nd Ave & 3rd St, Manhattan

Manhattan: 2nd Ave. - 3rd St.

1934

Second Avenue, east side, north from 3rd Street. In the foreground a gypsy woman and child are approaching the camera. June 25, 1934. P. L. Sperr.

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