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47th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here between 1927 and 1932, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 47th Street, 1927

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 47th Street

    1927

  • Manhattan: 47th Street - Lexington Avenue, 1928

    Manhattan: 47th Street - Lexington Avenue

    1928

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 47th Street (East), 1932

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 47th Street (East)

    1932

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 47th Street (East), 1932

Photo 3 of 3 at 47th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 47th Street (East)

1932

Lexington Ave., east side, south from and including East 47th Street. Prominently shown, is the Chrysler Building. February 14, 1932. P. L. Sperr.

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