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Manhattan: 5th Avenue - 40th Street

1936

Manhattan: 5th Avenue - 40th Street

Fifth Avenue, west side, at 41st Street, showing the main entrance to the New York Public Library with its facade showing its origin. No. 2 of this set shows a more inclusive view southward to 40th Street. About 1936 Gift of Dr. Michael Wishengrad A.R.P.S.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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