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Colonial Park, Manhattan

6 historical photos taken here between 1935 and 1940, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: West 152nd Street., 1935

    Manhattan: West 152nd Street.

    1935

  • Manhattan: Colonial Park., 1936

    Manhattan: Colonial Park.

    1936

  • Manhattan: Colonial Park., 1937

    Manhattan: Colonial Park.

    1937

  • Manhattan: Colonial Park., 1937

    Manhattan: Colonial Park.

    1937

  • Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue, 1938–1940

    Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue

    1938; 1940

  • Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue, 1938–1940

    Manhattan: 150th Street (West) - Cromwell Avenue

    1938; 1940

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: Colonial Park., 1936

Photo 2 of 6 at Colonial Park, Manhattan

Manhattan: Colonial Park.

1936

Colonial Park: A view of the new playground and wading pool being constructed by the W. P. A. in the northern end of the Park. The photographers vantage point is on a line with W. 153rd Street and shows an elevated viaduct on what would be W. 155th Street. March 16, 1936. W. P. A. Photo Federal Art Project

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