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Pier 15, East River, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here in 1951, oldest first.

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  • Clipper Line at Pier 15, East River], 1951

    Clipper Line at Pier 15, East River]

    1951

  • Pier 15, East River], 1951

    Pier 15, East River]

    1951

  • Pier 15, East River], 1951

    Pier 15, East River]

    1951

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Pier 15, East River], 1951

Photo 3 of 3 at Pier 15, East River, Manhattan

Pier 15, East River]

1951

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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