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East 242nd Street & White Plains Road, Bronx

2 historical photos taken here in 1914, oldest first.

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  • Bronx: 242nd Street (East) - White Plains Road, 1914

    Bronx: 242nd Street (East) - White Plains Road

    1914

  • Bronx: 242nd Street (East) - White Plains Road, 1914

    Bronx: 242nd Street (East) - White Plains Road

    1914

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Bronx: 242nd Street (East) - White Plains Road, 1914

Photo 1 of 2 at East 242nd Street & White Plains Road, Bronx

Bronx: 242nd Street (East) - White Plains Road

1914

(1) East 242nd Street, south side, between White Plains Road and Barnes Ave., showing the Penfield House. 1914. (2) A complete front view as seen from the grounds. 1914.

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