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West 150th Street & Cromwell Avenue, Manhattan

5 historical photos taken here in 1935, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue, 1935

    Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue

    1935

  • Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue, 1935

    Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue

    1935

  • Manhattan: Bradhurst Avenue - 150th Street, 1935

    Manhattan: Bradhurst Avenue - 150th Street

    1935

  • Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue, 1935

    Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue

    1935

  • Manhattan: Bradhurst Avenue - 150th Street, 1935

    Manhattan: Bradhurst Avenue - 150th Street

    1935

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Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue, 1935

Photo 1 of 5 at West 150th Street & Cromwell Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue

1935

(1) Colonial Park: A view northeastward across the middle of the southern half and showing a playground at the head of West 149th Street. Buildings shown line the east side of Bradhurst Ave., north from West 148th Street. September 1, 1935. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, slightly north. Intersection shown is West 150th Street. September 1, 1935. P. L. Sperr. (3) The aforementioned playground, viewed in a southward direction. August 29, 1935. P. L. Sperr.

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