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8th Avenue & West 114th Street, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1928 and 1936, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 114th Street (West), 1928

    Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 114th Street (West)

    1928

  • Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 114th Street (West), 1928

    Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 114th Street (West)

    1928

  • Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 114th Street (West), 1928

    Manhattan: 8th Avenue - 114th Street (West)

    1928

  • Manhattan: 114th Street (West) - 8th Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 114th Street (West) - 8th Avenue

    1936

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Manhattan: 114th Street (West) - 8th Avenue, 1936

Photo 4 of 4 at 8th Avenue & West 114th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: 114th Street (West) - 8th Avenue

1936

West 114th Street, west from Eighth to Morningside Aves., showing the street surface being relaid to Manhattan Ave. On the west side of Morningside Ave. is Morningside Park; a hilly incline, atop which appears Notre Dame Chapel (right) and a portion of St. Lukes Hospital (left). October 8, 1936. W.P.A. Photo. Federal Art Project.

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