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76th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

7 historical photos taken here between 1912 and 1936, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 76th Street, 1912

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 76th Street

    1912

  • Manhattan: 76th Street - Lexington Avenue, 1921

    Manhattan: 76th Street - Lexington Avenue

    1921

  • Manhattan: 76th Street - Lexington Avenue, 1921

    Manhattan: 76th Street - Lexington Avenue

    1921

  • Manhattan: 76th Street - Lexington Avenue, 1921

    Manhattan: 76th Street - Lexington Avenue

    1921

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 76th Street, 1930–1935

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 76th Street

    1930; 1935

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 76th Street, 1930–1935

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 76th Street

    1930; 1935

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 76th Street (East), 1936

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 76th Street (East)

    1936

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 76th Street - Lexington Avenue, 1921

Photo 3 of 7 at 76th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: 76th Street - Lexington Avenue

1921

(1) 76th Street, from Corner of Lexington Avenue towards 3rd Avenue. November 28, 1921. (2) 76th Street, A,venue "A" to Lexington Avenue front of #157. (Before reconstruct on). November 28, 1921.

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