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The Bownett, 11 West 81st Street, Manhattan

2 historical photos taken here between 1908 and 1910, oldest first.

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  • The Bownett, 11 West 81st Street ; Plan of first floor ; Plan of upper floors., 1908

    The Bownett, 11 West 81st Street ; Plan of first floor ; Plan of upper floors.

    1908

  • The Bownett, no. 11 West 81st Street., 1910-03

    The Bownett, no. 11 West 81st Street.

    1910-03

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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The Bownett, 11 West 81st Street ; Plan of first floor ; Plan of upper floors., 1908

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The Bownett, 11 West 81st Street ; Plan of first floor ; Plan of upper floors.

1908

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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