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Washington Street & Christopher Street, Manhattan

22 historical photos taken here between 1919 and 1940, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Street (West), 1919

    Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Street (West)

    1919

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Street (West), 1919

    Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Street (West)

    1919

  • Manhattan: Christopher Street - Sutter Avenue, 1927

    Manhattan: Christopher Street - Sutter Avenue

    1927

  • Manhattan: Christopher Street - Sutter Avenue, 1927

    Manhattan: Christopher Street - Sutter Avenue

    1927

  • Manhattan: Christopher Street - Sutter Avenue, 1927

    Manhattan: Christopher Street - Sutter Avenue

    1927

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Avenue, 1929–1931

    Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Avenue

    1929; 1931

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Avenue, 1929–1931

    Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Avenue

    1929; 1931

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Avenue, 1929–1931

    Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Avenue

    1929; 1931

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street, 1930

    Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street, 1930

    Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street, 1930–1940

    Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street

    1930; 1940

  • Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street, 1930

    Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street, 1930

    Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street, 1930–1940

    Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street

    1930; 1940

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Street (West), 1930

    Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Street (West)

    1930

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street, 1930–1940

    Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street

    1930; 1940

  • Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street, 1930

    Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Street (West), 1930

    Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Street (West)

    1930

  • Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street, 1930

    Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street, 1930

    Manhattan: Washington Street - Christopher Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street, 1933

    Manhattan: 10th Street (West) - Washington Street

    1933

  • Manhattan: Christopher Street - Washington Street, 1938

    Manhattan: Christopher Street - Washington Street

    1938

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Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Avenue, 1929–1931

Photo 7 of 22 at Washington Street & Christopher Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Washington Street - 10th Avenue

1929; 1931

(1) Gansevoort Market Stand, northern part, from Washington Street to Tenth Avenue, view north. This view shows the loft buildings on the west side of Washington Street, from Little West 12th to 13th Streets, which will have to be demolished in 1931. April 3, 1929. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, from the ground, two and a half years later, after demolition of 41-49 Little West 12th Street at the N.W. corner of Washington Street. December 3, 1931. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same as No. 1, and showing a further view northward on Eleventh Ave. April 3, 1929. P. L. Sperr.

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