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Building Blocks: 34th-37th Streets Between 5th and Madison Avenues
Starting at the bottom of this map section, we start with the most obvious landmark: “B. Altman and Co. Department Store.” Founded in 1865 by native New Yorker Benjamin Altman, B. Altman started as a humble family-owned dry goods store … Continue reading
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