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Ave. Y & 11th St. E, Brooklyn

3 historical photos taken here between 1929 and 1933, oldest first.

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  • Brooklyn: 11th Street - Avenue Y, 1929

    Brooklyn: 11th Street - Avenue Y

    1929

  • Brooklyn: Ave. Y - 11th St. E., 1933

    Brooklyn: Ave. Y - 11th St. E.

    1933

  • Brooklyn: Ave. Y - 11th St. E., 1933

    Brooklyn: Ave. Y - 11th St. E.

    1933

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Brooklyn: Ave. Y - 11th St. E., 1933

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Brooklyn: Ave. Y - 11th St. E.

1933

Avenue Y, west from East 11th Street, showing the effects of a heavy shower. The houses are on the north side of the avenue. July 9, 1933 Views 1,2 P. L. Sperr

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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