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Vyse Avenue & East 172nd Street, Bronx

3 historical photos taken here between 1917 and 1942, oldest first.

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  • Bronx: Vyse Avenue - 172nd Street (East), 1917

    Bronx: Vyse Avenue - 172nd Street (East)

    1917

  • Wood frames with storefronts; Moe & Sol Stationary: 957 E. 172nd St-Vyse Av, Bronx, 1938

    Wood frames with storefronts; Moe & Sol Stationary: 957 E. 172nd St-Vyse Av, Bronx

    1938

  • Bronx: Vyse Avenue - 172nd Street (East), 1942

    Bronx: Vyse Avenue - 172nd Street (East)

    1942

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Bronx: Vyse Avenue - 172nd Street (East), 1917

Photo 1 of 3 at Vyse Avenue & East 172nd Street, Bronx

Bronx: Vyse Avenue - 172nd Street (East)

1917

Vyse Ave., north from and including East 174th Street. The house, at the N.E. corner, bears No. 1764. In the background is visible the elevated structure of the I.R.T. Bronx Park subway line. 1917. Neg. # 1757-(A)

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