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Amsterdam Avenue & 138th Street, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1915 and 1935, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 138th Street, 1915

    Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 138th Street

    1915

  • General view - Amsterdam Avenue - Southwest and Northwest., 1935

    General view - Amsterdam Avenue - Southwest and Northwest.

    1935

  • Colleges and Universities - College of the City of New York., 1935

    Colleges and Universities - College of the City of New York.

    1935

  • General view - Amsterdam Avenue - Southwest and Northwest., 1935

    General view - Amsterdam Avenue - Southwest and Northwest.

    1935

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Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 138th Street, 1915

Photo 1 of 4 at Amsterdam Avenue & 138th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 138th Street

1915

New Stadium at the City College of New York. On May 29 at the Greek Stadium, given to the college by Adolph Lewisohn, was dedicated, and on July 4, it will be the scene of a great "Americanization Day" celebration. 1915 Bain News Service

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