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Broadway & Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan

13 historical photos taken here between 1902 and 1932, oldest first.

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  • Broadway and 158 St., 1902-11-24

    Broadway and 158 St.

    1902-11-24

  • Knowlton Court, Broadway, 158th to 159th Streets., 1908

    Knowlton Court, Broadway, 158th to 159th Streets.

    1908

  • The Washington Heights, northeast corner Broadway and 159th Street; View looking south; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1908

    The Washington Heights, northeast corner Broadway and 159th Street; View looking south; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

    1908

  • The Washington Heights, northeast corner Broadway and 159th Street; View looking south; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1908

    The Washington Heights, northeast corner Broadway and 159th Street; View looking south; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

    1908

  • The Washington Heights, northeast corner Broadway and 159th Street; View looking south; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1908

    The Washington Heights, northeast corner Broadway and 159th Street; View looking south; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

    1908

  • Manhattan: Broadway - Fort Washington Avenue, 1923

    Manhattan: Broadway - Fort Washington Avenue

    1923

  • Manhattan: Broadway - Fort Washington Avenue, 1923

    Manhattan: Broadway - Fort Washington Avenue

    1923

  • Manhattan: Fort Washington Aven - Broadway, 1924

    Manhattan: Fort Washington Aven - Broadway

    1924

  • Manhattan: Fort Washington Aven - Broadway, 1924

    Manhattan: Fort Washington Aven - Broadway

    1924

  • Manhattan: Fort Washington Aven - Broadway, 1924

    Manhattan: Fort Washington Aven - Broadway

    1924

  • Manhattan: Broadway - Fort Washington Avenue, 1930

    Manhattan: Broadway - Fort Washington Avenue

    1930

  • Manhattan: Broadway - Fort Washington Avenue, 1930

    Manhattan: Broadway - Fort Washington Avenue

    1930

  • Manhattan: 159th Street (West) - Broadway, 1932

    Manhattan: 159th Street (West) - Broadway

    1932

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Manhattan: 159th Street (West) - Broadway, 1932

Photo 13 of 13 at Broadway & Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: 159th Street (West) - Broadway

1932

570 West 159th Street, adjoining the S.E. corner of Broadway. 1932. J. Clarence Davies Collection, Museum of the City of New York.

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