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West 6th Street & Avenue U, Brooklyn

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  • Brooklyn: 6th Street (West) - Avenue U, 1931

    Brooklyn: 6th Street (West) - Avenue U

    1931

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Brooklyn: 6th Street (West) - Avenue U, 1931

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Brooklyn: 6th Street (West) - Avenue U

1931

2137-2161 West 6th Street, east side, between Aves. U. and V. In the center, beyond the corner, may be seen No. 125 Lake Place; 2161 is at the right. March 2, 1931. P. L. Sperr.

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