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Polo grounds, Manhattan

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  • Manhattan: Polo grounds., 1889

    Manhattan: Polo grounds.

    1889

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Manhattan: Polo grounds., 1889

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Manhattan: Polo grounds.

1889

The Polo Grounds viewed westward from the outfield and showing same, nestling' at the foot of Coogan's Bluff. Atop the latter and west of what is today Edgecombe Ave. are buildings extending between West 157th (left) and 162nd (right) Streets. The Jumel Mansion is at the last point and partially obscured by the trees. Note the two modes of transportation shown and the popularity of this sport with the fair sex. 1889. Brown Brothers.

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