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Amsterdam Avenue & 166th Street, Manhattan

6 historical photos taken here between 1932 and 1934, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street, 1932

    Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street

    1932

  • Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street, 1932

    Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street

    1932

  • Manhattan: 166th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue, 1932–1934

    Manhattan: 166th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue

    1932; 1934

  • Manhattan: 166th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue, 1932–1934

    Manhattan: 166th Street (West) - Amsterdam Avenue

    1932; 1934

  • Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street, 1934

    Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street

    1934

  • Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street, 1934

    Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street

    1934

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Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street, 1932

Photo 2 of 6 at Amsterdam Avenue & 166th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Amsterdam Avenue - 166th Street

1932

2141 Amsterdam Avenue, adjoining the N.E. corner of 166th Street, a two-story frame structure. 1932. J. Clarence Davies Collection, Museum of the City of New York.

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