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Amsterdam Avenue & 156th Street, Manhattan

5 historical photos taken here between 1932 and 1941, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 156th Street, 1932

    Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 156th Street

    1932

  • Manhattan: 156th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue, 1932

    Manhattan: 156th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue

    1932

  • Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 156th Street, 1932

    Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 156th Street

    1932

  • Manhattan: 156th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue, 1933

    Manhattan: 156th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue

    1933

  • Amsterdam Avenue at 156th Street and , East side to Northeast, Manhattan, 1941-04-27

    Amsterdam Avenue at 156th Street and , East side to Northeast, Manhattan

    1941-04-27

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Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 156th Street, 1932

Photo 1 of 5 at Amsterdam Avenue & 156th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 156th Street

1932

1941-1947 Amsterdam Avenue, a row of frame houses at and adjoining the N.E. corner of 156th Street. Also shown are 423-417 West 156th Street; 419 is a 2 1/2-story frame residence. The corner house, it will be noted, houses the J.J. McCormick. 1932. J. Clarence Davies Collection, Museum of the City of New York.

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