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East 48th Street & East River Drive, Manhattan

2 historical photos taken here in 1928, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 48th Street (East) - East River Drive, 1928

    Manhattan: 48th Street (East) - East River Drive

    1928

  • Manhattan: 48th Street (East) - East River Drive, 1928

    Manhattan: 48th Street (East) - East River Drive

    1928

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 48th Street (East) - East River Drive, 1928

Photo 1 of 2 at East 48th Street & East River Drive, Manhattan

Manhattan: 48th Street (East) - East River Drive

1928

(1) East 48th Street, north side and looking westwards from East River. (2) East 48th Street and Lexington Avenue, showing demolition on southeast corner, now the site of 14-story Barclay Hotel. P. L. Sperr View 1: July 23, 1939 View 2: September 5, 1928

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