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East 49th Street, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1928 and 1940, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 49th Street - 3rd Avenue, 1928

    Manhattan: 49th Street - 3rd Avenue

    1928

  • Manhattan: 49th Street (East) - 3rd Avenue, 1940

    Manhattan: 49th Street (East) - 3rd Avenue

    1940

  • Manhattan: 49th Street (East)

    Manhattan: 49th Street (East)

    Unknown

  • Manhattan: 49th Street (East)

    Manhattan: 49th Street (East)

    Unknown

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 49th Street (East)

Photo 4 of 4 at East 49th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: 49th Street (East)

Unknown

Res. of Michael Meredith Hare, Architect 212 E. 49th St. N.Y.C.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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