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1936; 1937
Queens: Flushing Meadow Park - [Grand Central Parkway - 76th Avenue.]
Flushing Meadow Park (Queens): A general view northeastward from near Grand Central Parkway and 75th Avenue, showing the grounds of the New York World's Fair 1939-40 under construction. This area later became part of the amusement center; two artificial lakes--Willow Lake and Fountain Lake--were created here. View 1: April 23, 1936 Views 2,3: February 10, 1937 P. L. Sperr
Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection
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