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Lexington Avenue and East 40th Street
Lexington Avenue and East 40th Street

[Lexington Avenue and 40th Street: IRT Lexington Avenue Line]

"Route 5, Section 6[sic]. July 15, 1914. Location - Lex. Ave. 39-40 St. E. side. Camera set up at Sta. 208+20 in east roadway of Lexington Avenue. View - Facing south, showing permanent pavement and walk, and curb restoration in front of #333 Lexington Avenue. Time 10.55 A.M. J.E. Bell, C. Manchester." An exterior photograph displaying Lexington Avenue at the intersection of 40th Street, looking toward the south. Apartment houses line the avenue. Streetcars and horsedrawn carriages are traveling along the avenue. The street is torn up in several spots and workers are performing some kind of construction.

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