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Queens Boulevard & 68th Drive

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  • Queens: Queens Boulevard - 68th Drive, 1922–1923

    Queens: Queens Boulevard - 68th Drive

    1922; 1923

  • Queens: Queens Boulevard - 68th Drive, 1922–1923

    Queens: Queens Boulevard - 68th Drive

    1922; 1923

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Queens: Queens Boulevard - 68th Drive, 1922–1923

Photo 1 of 2 at Queens Boulevard & 68th Drive

Queens: Queens Boulevard - 68th Drive

1922; 1923

Queens Boulevard, north side, at 68th Drive, showing the John Van Dine house. Some of the owners were: John Van Dine 1852-1873; J. Van Dine Estate 1873; A. Van Dine 1891; and Mrs. Van Dyne 1896. At the extreme right is seen a part of the Ascan Backus home. View No. 2 shows the outbuildings and a section of the house. April 1923. View 2: 1922. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.

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