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West 187th Street & Broadway, Manhattan

7 historical photos taken here between 1923 and 1934, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: 187th Avenue - Broadway, 1923

    Manhattan: 187th Avenue - Broadway

    1923

  • Manhattan: Broadway - 187th Street (West), 1930

    Manhattan: Broadway - 187th Street (West)

    1930

  • Manhattan: Broadway - 187th Street (West), 1930

    Manhattan: Broadway - 187th Street (West)

    1930

  • Manhattan: Broadway - 187th Street, 1930

    Manhattan: Broadway - 187th Street

    1930

  • Manhattan: 187th Street (West) - Broadway, 1933–1934

    Manhattan: 187th Street (West) - Broadway

    1933; 1934

  • Manhattan: 187th Street (West) - Broadway, 1933–1934

    Manhattan: 187th Street (West) - Broadway

    1933; 1934

  • Manhattan: 187th Street (West) - Broadway, 1933–1934

    Manhattan: 187th Street (West) - Broadway

    1933; 1934

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: Broadway - 187th Street, 1930

Photo 4 of 7 at West 187th Street & Broadway, Manhattan

Manhattan: Broadway - 187th Street

1930

Broadway, west side, north from, but not including, 187th Street. St. Elizabeth's (Roman Catholic) Church, which is seen in the centre, will be demolished in 1935. November 23, 1930. P. L. Sperr.

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