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West 55th Street & 10th Avenue, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here in 1936, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue

    1936

  • Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue

    1936

  • Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue

    1936

  • Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue

    1936

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue, 1936

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Manhattan: 55th Street (West) - 10th Avenue

1936

West 55th Street, west from a point midway between Tenth and Eleventh Aves., to the North (Hudson) River. Intersection shown in the foreground is Eleventh Ave., while in the background appears Pier No. 95. October 28, 1936 W.P.A. Photo Federal Art Project

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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