Trade Token: Alberger's Meat Store, Buffalo, New York


Trade token featuring an Indian head on the obverse and "ALBERGER'S MEAT STORE BUFFALO" on the reverse. The token is described as a rarity (#3 NY105B.1a). Frank A. Alberger (1825-1877) ran the kosher butcher stall. He also served as Mayor of Buffalo (1860), Erie Canal Commissioner for New York, and a member of the New York Assembly. The token is dated circa 1863 based on Alberger's mayoral term.


Associated People/Businesses

  • ALBERGER / (FRANK A. ALLBEREGER 1825.1877)

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10