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East 117th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1911 and 1932, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 117th Street, 1911

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 117th Street

    1911

  • Manhattan: 117th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1932

    Manhattan: 117th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1932

  • Manhattan: 117th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1932

    Manhattan: 117th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1932

  • Manhattan: 117th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1932

    Manhattan: 117th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1932

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Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 117th Street, 1911

Photo 1 of 4 at East 117th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 117th Street

1911

1880 Lexington Avenue, at N. W. corner of 117th Street, showing 117th Street side of building. November 20, 1911 Wurts Brothers, Photographers

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