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Broadway & 26th Street, Manhattan

5 historical photos taken here between 1894 and 1937, oldest first.

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  • Celebrations - Parades - Municipal events - Decoration Day Parade., 1894-05-30

    Celebrations - Parades - Municipal events - Decoration Day Parade.

    1894-05-30

  • Street furniture - Street pavement., 1915

    Street furniture - Street pavement.

    1915

  • Manhattan: Broadway - 26th Street, 1937

    Manhattan: Broadway - 26th Street

    1937

  • Manhattan: Broadway - 26th Street, 1937

    Manhattan: Broadway - 26th Street

    1937

  • Manhattan: Broadway - 26th Street, 1937

    Manhattan: Broadway - 26th Street

    1937

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Manhattan: Broadway - 26th Street, 1937

Photo 4 of 5 at Broadway & 26th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Broadway - 26th Street

1937

Broadway, south from 26th Street. Fifth Avenue is to the left and intersects this thoroughfare at 23rd Street. The apex formed at that point is occupied by the triangular Fuller (Flat-iron) Building. To the left appears the low white structure that was the former Hotel Bartholdi: View 2 is photographed from 25th Street, being closer to the aforementioned features. The street clock is in front of the 5th Avenue Building. June 15, 1937 Views 1,2 Works Progress Administration Five Boroughs Project Same view farther south. Works Progress Administration Five Boroughs Project June 15, 1937 View 3

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