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Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn

4 historical photos taken here in 1934, oldest first.

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  • Brooklyn: Willoughby Ave. - Emerson Pl., 1934

    Brooklyn: Willoughby Ave. - Emerson Pl.

    1934

  • Brooklyn: Willoughby Ave. - Emerson Pl., 1934

    Brooklyn: Willoughby Ave. - Emerson Pl.

    1934

  • Brooklyn: Emerson Place - Clove Road

    Brooklyn: Emerson Place - Clove Road

    Unknown

  • Brooklyn: Emerson Place - Willoughby Avenue

    Brooklyn: Emerson Place - Willoughby Avenue

    Unknown

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Brooklyn: Willoughby Ave. - Emerson Pl., 1934

Photo 2 of 4 at Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn

Brooklyn: Willoughby Ave. - Emerson Pl.

1934

Willoughby Ave., north side, between Emerson Place and Classon Ave., showing St. Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church. July 22, 1934. P. L. Sperr.

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