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West 172nd Street & St. Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan

2 historical photos taken here between 1909 and 1927, oldest first.

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  • The White House, 601 West 172nd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1909

    The White House, 601 West 172nd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

    1909

  • Manhattan: 172nd Street (West) - St. Nicholas Avenue, 1927

    Manhattan: 172nd Street (West) - St. Nicholas Avenue

    1927

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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The White House, 601 West 172nd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1909

Photo 1 of 2 at West 172nd Street & St. Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan

The White House, 601 West 172nd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

1909

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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