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Harrison Street & Washington Street, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1936 and 1937, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Harrison Street - Washington Street, 1936

    Manhattan: Harrison Street - Washington Street

    1936

  • Manhattan: Harrison Street - Washington Street, 1936

    Manhattan: Harrison Street - Washington Street

    1936

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - Harrison Street, 1937

    Manhattan: Washington Street - Harrison Street

    1937

  • Manhattan: Harrison Street - Washington Street, 1937

    Manhattan: Harrison Street - Washington Street

    1937

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: Harrison Street - Washington Street, 1936

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Manhattan: Harrison Street - Washington Street

1936

Harrison Street, west from Washington to West Streets. Shown on the west side of the latter is the entrance to Pier No. 23 North (Hudson) River. November 9, 1936. W.P.A. Photo. Federal Art Project.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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