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East 113th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here in 1936, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 113th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 113th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1936

  • Manhattan: 113th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 113th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1936

  • Manhattan: 113th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 113th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1936

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 113th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1936

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Manhattan: 113th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

1936

East 113th Street, east from Lexington Ave., and showing the Second and Third Ave. Elevated Lines upon their respective thoroughfares. October 6, 1936. W.P.A. Photo. Federal Art Project.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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