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1st Ave & 122nd St, Manhattan

8 historical photos taken here between 1934 and 1941, oldest first.

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  • Workmen and laborers - Knife sharpener., 06-21-1934

    Workmen and laborers - Knife sharpener.

    06-21-1934

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St., 1934

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St.

    1934

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St., 1934

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St.

    1934

  • Manhattan: Pleasant Avenue - 122nd Street, 1935

    Manhattan: Pleasant Avenue - 122nd Street

    1935

  • Manhattan: 122nd Street (East) - 1st Avenue, 1935

    Manhattan: 122nd Street (East) - 1st Avenue

    1935

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St., 1937

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St.

    1937

  • Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St., 1937

    Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St.

    1937

  • First Avenue - 122nd Street, east side, 1941-04-25

    First Avenue - 122nd Street, east side

    1941-04-25

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Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St., 1937

Photo 6 of 8 at 1st Ave & 122nd St, Manhattan

Manhattan: 1st Ave. - 122nd St.

1937

(1) First Avenue, east side, south from East 124th to 122nd Streets. The intersection shown, is 123rd Street. May 7, 1937. P. L. Sperr. (2) A closeup of the 1-story structure between East 123rd and 124th Streets. May 7, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

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