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Broome Street & East Street, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1922 and 1940, oldest first.

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  • General view - [Manhattan - Between East and Broome Streets - Grand Street Ferry Terminal.], 1922–1924

    General view - [Manhattan - Between East and Broome Streets - Grand Street Ferry Terminal.]

    1922; 1924

  • General view - [Manhattan - Between East and Broome Streets - Grand Street Ferry Terminal.], 1922–1924

    General view - [Manhattan - Between East and Broome Streets - Grand Street Ferry Terminal.]

    1922; 1924

  • Manhattan: Broome Street - East Street, 1939–1940

    Manhattan: Broome Street - East Street

    1939; 1940

  • Manhattan: Broome Street - East Street, 1939–1940

    Manhattan: Broome Street - East Street

    1939; 1940

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: Broome Street - East Street, 1939–1940

Photo 4 of 4 at Broome Street & East Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Broome Street - East Street

1939; 1940

1. East River at Pier 44 near Grand stand East Street. P. L. Sperr July 3, 1940 2. Broome Street, northwest corner and East River Drive. P. L. Sperr October 7, 1939

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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