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High Lines: 1900

Manhattan circa 1900. "Chatham Square and 'El' tracks, New York City, N.Y." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size.

Manhattan circa 1900. "Chatham Square and 'El' tracks, New York City, N.Y." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size.

 

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