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Central Park: Pathways, Manhattan

3 historical photos taken here between 1928 and 1931, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Central Park - Pathways., 1928

    Manhattan: Central Park - Pathways.

    1928

  • Manhattan: Central Park - Pathways [and woods near Harlem Heights]., 1931

    Manhattan: Central Park - Pathways [and woods near Harlem Heights].

    1931

  • Central Park - looking northwest from Fifth Avenue and 100th Street.

    Central Park - looking northwest from Fifth Avenue and 100th Street.

    Unknown

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: Central Park - Pathways [and woods near Harlem Heights]., 1931

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Manhattan: Central Park - Pathways [and woods near Harlem Heights].

1931

Central Park: Pathways and Woods, Harlem Heights, a view west from Fifth Avenue at 100th Street, showing Morningside Heights in the background. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, at 112th Street, is approximately in the center background. To the right of it is the tower of the new Riverside Baptist Church. In the Park, the East Drive may be seen in the center of the picture. The Loch is hidden by the trees west of the Drive. September 8, 1931. Wurts Brothers.

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