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8th Avenue & 109th Street, Manhattan

2 historical photos taken here in 1885, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 109th Street, 1885

    Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 109th Street

    1885

  • Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 109th Street, 1885

    Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 109th Street

    1885

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 109th Street, 1885

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Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 109th Street

1885

Looking north along Eighth Avenue from 109th St., Manhattan. c. 1885

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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