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English Kills - Brooklyn - North bank - [Rosoff Coal and Fuel Corporation.]
1934
English Kills - Brooklyn - North bank - [Rosoff Coal and Fuel Corporation.]
1934

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English Kills - Brooklyn - North bank - [Rosoff Coal and Fuel Corporation.]

1934

English Kills: A view of the north bank as seen from the Metropolitan Ave. Bridge, showing the coal pockets of the Rosoff Coal and Fuel Corp. Beyond same is a large fuel tank, which would be on about Varick Ave., providing the latter continued. This set (panoramic) consists of two views. October 29, 1934. P. L. Sperr.

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