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East 72nd Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here between 1922 and 1927, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 72nd Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1922

    Manhattan: 72nd Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1922

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 72nd Street, 1922

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 72nd Street

    1922

  • Manhattan: 72nd Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1927

    Manhattan: 72nd Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1927

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 72nd Street, 1922

Photo 2 of 3 at East 72nd Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 72nd Street

1922

Lexington Avenue at N.W. corner of 72nd Street. 1922.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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