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West 68th Street & Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

8 historical photos taken here between 1911 and 1937, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Columbus Avenue - 68th Street (West), 1911

    Manhattan: Columbus Avenue - 68th Street (West)

    1911

  • Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue, 1913

    Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue

    1913

  • No. 106 West 69th Street. Between Broadway and Columbus Avenue., 1913

    No. 106 West 69th Street. Between Broadway and Columbus Avenue.

    1913

  • Manhattan: Columbus Avenue - 68th Street, 1931

    Manhattan: Columbus Avenue - 68th Street

    1931

  • Brown & White Chop House: Columbus Ave-W. 68th St., Manhattan, 1935

    Brown & White Chop House: Columbus Ave-W. 68th St., Manhattan

    1935

  • Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue

    1936

  • Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue, 1936

    Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue

    1936

  • Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue, 1937

    Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue

    1937

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Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue, 1936

Photo 6 of 8 at West 68th Street & Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Columbus Avenue

1936

47 to 41 West 68th Street, north side, between Columbus Ave. and Central Park West, showing the lower stories of buildings concerned. September 24, 1936. W.P.A. Photo. Federal Art Project.

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