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East 60th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

2 historical photos taken here between 1928 and 1935, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 60th Street, 1928

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 60th Street

    1928

  • Manhattan: 60th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1935

    Manhattan: 60th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1935

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 60th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1935

Photo 2 of 2 at East 60th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: 60th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

1935

East 60th Street, south side, west from Lexington, to, but not including Park Aves. (Building shown being demolished, is Nos. 128-130). August 16, 1935. P. L. Sperr.

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