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Tin Pan Alley Is NYC Landmark After Decade Long Fight
Tin Pan Alley was where iconic American songs like "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and "God Bless America" were published.

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Tin Pan Alley was where iconic American songs like "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and "God Bless America" were published.

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