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West 136th Street & 8th Avenue, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here in 1934, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 136th Street (West) - 8th Avenue, 1934

    Manhattan: 136th Street (West) - 8th Avenue

    1934

  • Tenements and storefronts: W. 136th St - 8th Ave., Manhattan, 1934

    Tenements and storefronts: W. 136th St - 8th Ave., Manhattan

    1934

  • Street view: W. 136th St - 8th Ave., Manhattan, 1934

    Street view: W. 136th St - 8th Ave., Manhattan

    1934

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Street view: W. 136th St - 8th Ave., Manhattan, 1934

Photo 3 of 3 at West 136th Street & 8th Avenue, Manhattan

Street view: W. 136th St - 8th Ave., Manhattan

1934

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