View of Harlem from City College

Here are a pair of views of Harlem (looking eastward) from St. Nicholas Park (City College):

The photographer is Robert L. Bracklow and the images were taken on August 14, 1909 – 113 years ago today.

Note the gardening that is going on in St. Nicholas Park:

And the laundry out drying:

To see the originals and zoom in:

http://dcmny.org/islandora/object/nyhs%3A920

As Seen On Astor Row


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