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- ↑ Donald G. Presa (August 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Cooper Avenue Row Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2011-02-01.See also: "Accompanying two photos". Archived from the original on 2012-10-19.
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