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Queens: 147th Avenue - Brookville Boulevard
1927

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Queens: 147th Avenue - Brookville Boulevard

1927

147th Avenue (telephone poles), south side, east from Brookville Boulevard, showing a view across farmland which was owned by one George Mount in 1909. The inscription on the shack reads: Laurelton Plaza-- Local Office-- Lots for Sale. P. L Sperr March 9, 1927

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