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Bryant Park, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1872 and 1940, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: West Street - 42nd Street, 1872

    Manhattan: West Street - 42nd Street

    1872

  • Manhattan: Bryant Park, 1938

    Manhattan: Bryant Park

    1938

  • General view - Midtown Manhattan - West 40s., 1939–1940

    General view - Midtown Manhattan - West 40s.

    1939; 1940

  • General view - Midtown Manhattan - West 40s., 1939–1940

    General view - Midtown Manhattan - West 40s.

    1939; 1940

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: West Street - 42nd Street, 1872

Photo 1 of 4 at Bryant Park, Manhattan

Manhattan: West Street - 42nd Street

1872

1872/73 1 W. 42nd St. Mrs. Cummings Director's Office 210

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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