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General view, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here in 1928, oldest first.

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  • General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (Southwest).], 1928

    General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (Southwest).]

    1928

  • General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (Northwest).], 1928

    General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (Northwest).]

    1928

  • General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (South) - Chanin Building.], 1928

    General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (South) - Chanin Building.]

    1928

  • General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (Northwest).], 1928

    General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (Northwest).]

    1928

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (Northwest).], 1928

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General view - [Manhattan - 45th Street - Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (Northwest).]

1928

(1) A general view, northwest from 216 East 45th Street, between Second and Third Aves. November 1, 1928. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, another view. November 1, 1928. P. L. Sperr.

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