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Lexington Avenue & East 46th Street, Manhattan

8 historical photos taken here between 1909 and 1938, oldest first.

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  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street, 1909

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street

    1909

  • Manhattan: 46th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1915-01-08

    Manhattan: 46th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1915-01-08

  • Manhattan: 46th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1915-01-08

    Manhattan: 46th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

    1915-01-08

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street (East), 1928–1938

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street (East)

    1928; 1932; 1938

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street (East), 1928–1938

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street (East)

    1928; 1932; 1938

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street (East), 1928–1938

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street (East)

    1928; 1932; 1938

  • Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street (East), 1931

    Manhattan: Lexington Avenue - 46th Street (East)

    1931

  • Lexington Avenue #465

    Lexington Avenue #465

    Unknown

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Manhattan: 46th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue, 1915-01-08

Photo 3 of 8 at Lexington Avenue & East 46th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan: 46th Street (East) - Lexington Avenue

1915-01-08

A rear view of 131 East 46th Street, adjoining the N. E. corner of Lexington Avenue. January 8, 1915 Wurts Brother, Photographers

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection

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