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Photo 250-808-585: 222 East 40th Street

View from the southwest

222 East 40th Street: View from the southwest

Connected to 222 East 40th Street (New York City)

Photo credits: John W. Cahill
Assigned category: construction
Keywords: Street view, construction

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