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Photo 470-011-727: 540 West 53rd Street

View from the northwest

540 West 53rd Street: View from the northwest

Connected to 540 West 53rd Street (New York City)

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

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