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Fort Greene Houses · 120 Navy Walk
Fort Greene Houses

Brooklyn: Myrtle Avenue - Portland Avenue (North)

Myrtle Avenue (El, thereon), west from North Portland Avenue to Leo Place, showing extensive demolition for the erection of Fort Greene Houses. The view is from Fort Greene Park. In the background is St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church.
View 2 is across the same area, from Ashland Place. View 3 is south from North Portland and Park Avenues toward Myrtle Avenue.

P. L. Sperr
April 11, 1941

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