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Farming, Queens

3 historical photos taken here in 1927, oldest first.

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  • Farming - Queens., 1927

    Farming - Queens.

    1927

  • Farming - Queens., 1927

    Farming - Queens.

    1927

  • Farming - Queens., 1927

    Farming - Queens.

    1927

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Farming - Queens., 1927

Photo 1 of 3 at Farming, Queens

Farming - Queens.

1927

Farming in Queens: Views of farms in the northeastern section of the borough. View 1 is at 60th Avenue and Marathon Parkway; view 2, at 221st Street and Northern Boulevard; and view 3, at Springfield Boulevard and Motor Parkway. P. L. Sperr 1927 Views 1,2,3

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