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Washington Street & King Street, Manhattan

6 historical photos taken here between 1920 and 1937, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street, 1920

    Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street

    1920

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street, 1920

    Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street

    1920

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street, 1927

    Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street

    1927

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street, 1930

    Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: Washington Street., 1936

    Manhattan: Washington Street.

    1936

  • Manhattan: Greenwich Street - King Street, 1937

    Manhattan: Greenwich Street - King Street

    1937

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Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street, 1930

Photo 4 of 6 at Washington Street & King Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Washington Street - King Street

1930

Washington Street, west side, from about 522, opposite Pier 36, North River, to King Street, opposite Pier 38. Demolition work is beginning on Powell's candy factory, 121-137 Charlton Street, at and adjoining the N.W. corner of Washington Street. July 25, 1930. P. L. Sperr.

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