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West Street & Jay Street, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here in 1930, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: West Street - Jay Street, 1930

    Manhattan: West Street - Jay Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: West Street - Jay Street, 1930

    Manhattan: West Street - Jay Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: West Street - Jay Street, 1930

    Manhattan: West Street - Jay Street

    1930

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: West Street - Jay Street, 1930

Photo 1 of 3 at West Street & Jay Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: West Street - Jay Street

1930

West Street, east side, at Jay Street. Also shown, is a view eastward on Jay Street, from West to Hudson Streets. Prominent building shown is the Western Union. Note the Ninth Ave. Elevated line on Greenwich Street. August 4, 1930. P. L. Sperr.

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