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Columbia University, Manhattan

6 historical photos taken here between 1908 and 1938, oldest first.

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  • The East View, Morningside Drive and 118th Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1908

    The East View, Morningside Drive and 118th Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

    1908

  • Colleges and Universities - Columbia University., 1937–1938

    Colleges and Universities - Columbia University.

    1937; 1938

  • Colleges and Universities - Columbia University., 1937–1938

    Colleges and Universities - Columbia University.

    1937; 1938

  • Colleges and Universities - Columbia University., 1937–1938

    Colleges and Universities - Columbia University.

    1937; 1938

  • Colleges and Universities - Columbia University., 1937–1938

    Colleges and Universities - Columbia University.

    1937; 1938

  • Colleges and Universities - Columbia University., 1937–1938

    Colleges and Universities - Columbia University.

    1937; 1938

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Colleges and Universities - Columbia University., 1937–1938

Photo 6 of 6 at Columbia University, Manhattan

Colleges and Universities - Columbia University.

1937; 1938

(1) Columbia University: Schermerhorn Hall Fayewweather Court. July 7, 1938. (2) 120th Street Gate and Part of Schermerhorn Avenue from Teachers college. July 4, 1937. (3) Fayewweather Court Showing old Gates. July 7, 1938. (4) President Butlers House, 116th Street and Morinside Drive. September 3, 1937. (5) Moringside Parkway from 117th Street, and Morningside Drive. W.L. Bogert 25 Claremont Avenue. September 6, 1937.

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