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Polo grounds, Manhattan

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  • Manhattan: Polo grounds., 1889

    Manhattan: Polo grounds.

    1889

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Manhattan: Polo grounds., 1889

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Manhattan: Polo grounds.

1889

The Polo Grounds viewed northwestward from the bleachers and showing the field and grandstand at the foot of Coogan's Bluff. Atop the latter and west of what is today Edgecombe Ave. appear structures between West 158th (left) and 162nd (right) Streets; the Jumel Mansion being at the latter extremity. About 1889. International Photos Inc.

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