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Unknown Junction of Canal & Walker St. Near Centre St.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09118.29 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: New York Type: Engraving Date: 1863 Pagination: 1 engraving : color ; 34 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

Mainly shows horse drawn carts and wagons at the junction of Canal and Walker.

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