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East 135th Street & Canal Street, Bronx

2 historical photos taken here in 1937, oldest first.

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  • Bronx: 135th Street (East) - Canal Street (West), 1937

    Bronx: 135th Street (East) - Canal Street (West)

    1937

  • Bronx: 135th Street (East) - Canal Street (West), 1937

    Bronx: 135th Street (East) - Canal Street (West)

    1937

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Bronx: 135th Street (East) - Canal Street (West), 1937

Photo 2 of 2 at East 135th Street & Canal Street, Bronx

Bronx: 135th Street (East) - Canal Street (West)

1937

(1) East 135th Street, east from Canal Street West. In the background appears part of the area that is being constructed into the westerly approach to the Triborough Bridge. July 29, 1937. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, as seen from Rider Ave., one block farther east. July 29, 1937. P. L. Sperr.

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