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York Avenue & 87th Street, Manhattan

5 historical photos taken here between 1928 and 1945, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: York Avenue - 87th Street, 1928

    Manhattan: York Avenue - 87th Street

    1928

  • Manhattan: York Avenue - 87th Street, 1928

    Manhattan: York Avenue - 87th Street

    1928

  • Manhattan: 87th Street (East) - York Street, 1934

    Manhattan: 87th Street (East) - York Street

    1934

  • 1646-1650 York Avenue - East 87th Street (looking southeast), 1945-07

    1646-1650 York Avenue - East 87th Street (looking southeast)

    1945-07

  • York Avenue #1646-50 - 87th Street looking southeast, 1945-07-20

    York Avenue #1646-50 - 87th Street looking southeast

    1945-07-20

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Manhattan: 87th Street (East) - York Street, 1934

Photo 3 of 5 at York Avenue & 87th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: 87th Street (East) - York Street

1934

East 87th Street, south side, west from (No. 436), but not including York, to and including Second Aves. Prominent buildings shown, are the St. Joseph's Parochial School No. 423, and St Joseph's R.C. Church. October 8, 1934. P. L. Sperr. Photostat negative (matte) No. 116.

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