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North River, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1930 and 1933, oldest first.

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  • North (Hudson) River - River scenes - [Pier 91.], 1930

    North (Hudson) River - River scenes - [Pier 91.]

    1930

  • North (Hudson) River - River scenes - [Pier 91.], 1930

    North (Hudson) River - River scenes - [Pier 91.]

    1930

  • Squatters Colony at West 51st Street near 12th Avenue., 1933

    Squatters Colony at West 51st Street near 12th Avenue.

    1933

  • Squatters Colony at West 51st Street near 12th Avenue., 1933

    Squatters Colony at West 51st Street near 12th Avenue.

    1933

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Squatters Colony at West 51st Street near 12th Avenue., 1933

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Squatters Colony at West 51st Street near 12th Avenue.

1933

(1) Shacks of the unemployed in the clearing for new piers on West 51st Street near Twelfth Ave. October 3, 1933. P. L. Sperr (2) Another view, at the N.E. corner of 54th Street and Twelfth Ave. October 3, 1933. P. L. Sperr.

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