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New York's Fifth Avenue -- the Avenue of the Allies

During the entire Liberty Loan Campaign in New York, this famous street was decorated as never before. Each of the Allied nations, from Great Britain to Siam and Liberia, had a block set apart in its special honor.

The Avenue is shown from 42nd Street looking north.
Oct. 1918

Underwood and Underwood
Neg. #3166

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