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West 143rd Street & 84th Drive, Manhattan

8 historical photos taken here between 1908 and 1934, oldest first.

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  • The Elbe, northwest corner Riverside drive and 143rd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1908

    The Elbe, northwest corner Riverside drive and 143rd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

    1908

  • Gracehull Court, southeast corner Riverside Drive and 144th Street; View from the River., 1909

    Gracehull Court, southeast corner Riverside Drive and 144th Street; View from the River.

    1909

  • Gracehull Court, southeast corner Riverside Drive and 144th Street; View from the River., 1909

    Gracehull Court, southeast corner Riverside Drive and 144th Street; View from the River.

    1909

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive, 1931–1934

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive

    1931; 1934

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive, 1931–1934

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive

    1931; 1934

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive, 1931–1934

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive

    1931; 1934

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - Riverside Drive, 1932

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - Riverside Drive

    1932

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - Riverside Drive, 1932

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - Riverside Drive

    1932

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive, 1931–1934

Photo 6 of 8 at West 143rd Street & 84th Drive, Manhattan

Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive

1931; 1934

Riverside Park: A set of 2 views in a northward direction from (No. 1) West 143rd and (No. 2) 145th Streets, showing the Park (right), New York Central Railroad tracks and yards and marginal lands. The latter will be extended and form a new coastline as a portion of the West Side Improvement Project. In the background, at West 181st Street, is the new George Washington Bridge, spanning the North (Hudson) River. Buildings on the right, line the east side of Riverside Drive and face the Park on the opposite side. September 24, 1931. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same as No. 2, at a later date, showing a more inclusive view. April 13, 1934. P. L. Sperr.

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