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6th Avenue & Grand Street, Manhattan

6 historical photos taken here between 1926 and 1932, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Sullivan Street - Grand Street, 1926

    Manhattan: Sullivan Street - Grand Street

    1926

  • Manhattan: Grand Street - Sullivan Street, 1927

    Manhattan: Grand Street - Sullivan Street

    1927

  • Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand Street., 1928–1932

    Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand Street.

    1928; 1932

  • Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand Street., 1928–1932

    Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand Street.

    1928; 1932

  • Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand Street., 1928–1932

    Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand Street.

    1928; 1932

  • Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand - Canal Streets., 1932

    Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand - Canal Streets.

    1932

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Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand Street., 1928–1932

Photo 4 of 6 at 6th Avenue & Grand Street, Manhattan

Manhattan : 6th Avenue - Grand Street.

1928; 1932

(1) Sixth Ave., east side, at Grand Street. P. L. Sperr. March 19, 1932. (2) The same, from a different angle, and at an earlier date. P. L. Sperr. October 18, 1928. (3) A more extensive view to show the apex of this triangular plot, formed by Thompson Street (right). Shown on the east side of the latter is the rear of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church. P. L. Sperr. August 3, 1937.

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