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73rd Street & Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1885 and 1941, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 73rd Street - Columbus Avenue, 1885

    Manhattan: 73rd Street - Columbus Avenue

    1885

  • 46 West 73d Street. Between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue., 1910-03

    46 West 73d Street. Between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.

    1910-03

  • Typical floor plans of No. 46 West 73d Street., 1910-03

    Typical floor plans of No. 46 West 73d Street.

    1910-03

  • Manhattan: 73rd Street - Columbus Avenue, 1941

    Manhattan: 73rd Street - Columbus Avenue

    1941

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Manhattan: 73rd Street - Columbus Avenue, 1885

Photo 1 of 4 at 73rd Street & Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: 73rd Street - Columbus Avenue

1885

Looking west from Top of Dakota Along 73rd Street. Columbus "L" Station. At 72nd Street. Circa 1885? 600/C4

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