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West 46th Street & 8th Avenue, Manhattan

5 historical photos taken here between 1921 and 1931, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 46th Street (West) - 8th Avenue, 1921

    Manhattan: 46th Street (West) - 8th Avenue

    1921

  • Manhattan: 46th Street (West) - 8th Avenue, 1923

    Manhattan: 46th Street (West) - 8th Avenue

    1923

  • 226 West 46th Street (Seventh Avenue - Eighth Avenue), 1925–1931

    226 West 46th Street (Seventh Avenue - Eighth Avenue)

    1925; 1931

  • Manhattan: 46th Street (West) - 8th Avenue, 1927

    Manhattan: 46th Street (West) - 8th Avenue

    1927

  • Manhattan: 46th Street (West) - 8th Avenue, 1930

    Manhattan: 46th Street (West) - 8th Avenue

    1930

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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226 West 46th Street (Seventh Avenue - Eighth Avenue), 1925–1931

Photo 3 of 5 at West 46th Street & 8th Avenue, Manhattan

226 West 46th Street (Seventh Avenue - Eighth Avenue)

1925; 1931

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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