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Photo 412-994-327: 250 West 55th Street

View from the southwest at 8th Avenue and 54th Street

250 West 55th Street: View from the southwest at 8th Avenue and 54th Street

Connected to 250 West 55th Street (New York City)

Photo credits: John W. Cahill
Assigned category: full exterior view
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