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Lenox Avenue & 131st Street, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here between 1901 and 1938, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Lenox Avenue - 131st Street, 1901

    Manhattan: Lenox Avenue - 131st Street

    1901

  • Manhattan: Lenox Avenue - Westchester Avenue, 1921

    Manhattan: Lenox Avenue - Westchester Avenue

    1921

  • Manhattan: Lenox Avenue, nos. 422 - 426., 1938

    Manhattan: Lenox Avenue, nos. 422 - 426.

    1938

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Manhattan: Lenox Avenue - 131st Street, 1901

Photo 1 of 3 at Lenox Avenue & 131st Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Lenox Avenue - 131st Street

1901

Lenox Avenue, north from 131st Street. March 12, 1901.

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