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West 143rd Street & 84th Drive, Manhattan

8 historical photos taken here between 1908 and 1934, oldest first.

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  • The Elbe, northwest corner Riverside drive and 143rd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1908

    The Elbe, northwest corner Riverside drive and 143rd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

    1908

  • Gracehull Court, southeast corner Riverside Drive and 144th Street; View from the River., 1909

    Gracehull Court, southeast corner Riverside Drive and 144th Street; View from the River.

    1909

  • Gracehull Court, southeast corner Riverside Drive and 144th Street; View from the River., 1909

    Gracehull Court, southeast corner Riverside Drive and 144th Street; View from the River.

    1909

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive, 1931–1934

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive

    1931; 1934

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive, 1931–1934

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive

    1931; 1934

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive, 1931–1934

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - 84th Drive

    1931; 1934

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - Riverside Drive, 1932

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - Riverside Drive

    1932

  • Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - Riverside Drive, 1932

    Manhattan: 143rd Street (West) - Riverside Drive

    1932

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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The Elbe, northwest corner Riverside drive and 143rd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors., 1908

Photo 1 of 8 at West 143rd Street & 84th Drive, Manhattan

The Elbe, northwest corner Riverside drive and 143rd Street; Plan of first floor; Plan of upper floors.

1908

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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