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Hell Gate Bridge, Queens

2 historical photos taken here in 1934, oldest first.

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  • Bridges - Hell Gate Bridge - [Queens]., 1934

    Bridges - Hell Gate Bridge - [Queens].

    1934

  • Bridges - Hell Gate Bridge - [Queens]., 1934

    Bridges - Hell Gate Bridge - [Queens].

    1934

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Bridges - Hell Gate Bridge - [Queens]., 1934

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Bridges - Hell Gate Bridge - [Queens].

1934

(1) Hell Gate Bridge, northwest from Astoria Park, in Queens. May 27, 1934. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same; from near 21st Street in Queens. May 27, 1934. P. L. Sperr.

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