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


A trade token issued by Alberger's Meat Store in Buffalo, New York. The obverse features an Indian head; the reverse displays "ALBERGER'S MEAT STORE BUFFALO." The token is noted as a rarity (#3 NY105B.1a). Frank A. Alberger (1825-1877) ran the kosher butcher stall. He also served as Mayor of Buffalo (1860-1861) and as an Erie Canal Commissioner and New York Assemblyman. The token is dated circa 1863.


Associated People/Businesses

  • ALBERGER / (FRANK A. ALLBEREGER 1825.1877)

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10