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Central Park West & 68th Street, Manhattan

8 historical photos taken here between 1910 and 1936, oldest first.

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  • The Vera. 9 West 68th Street., 1910-03

    The Vera. 9 West 68th Street.

    1910-03

  • Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Central Park West, 1911

    Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Central Park West

    1911

  • Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street, 1928–1929

    Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street

    1928; 1929

  • Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street, 1928

    Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street

    1928

  • Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street, 1928–1929

    Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street

    1928; 1929

  • Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street, 1928–1929

    Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street

    1928; 1929

  • Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Central Park West, 1936

    Manhattan: 68th Street (West) - Central Park West

    1936

  • Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street

    Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street

    Unknown

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street, 1928–1929

Photo 3 of 8 at Central Park West & 68th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: Central Park West - 68th Street

1928; 1929

(1) Second Church of Christ Scientist, Central Park West at the S.W. corner of 68th Street. At the left may be seen a portion of a new apartment building under construction on the former site of the Town House Apartments. March 11, 1929. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, showing more of Central Park West. November 1, 1928. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same, showing the side view of the church on 68th Street. March 11, 1929. P. L. Sperr.

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