This document is a deed detailing a property transfer in New York City, New York. The deed, dated December 13, 1864, involves Henry Cohn as a principal party and references previous owners including David Devore, Erastus Benedict, and Henry B. Brevoort. The property is located between 53rd Street and Second Avenue, encompassing a lot between 105 and 107. The deed traces the property's history back to 1760 when it sold for 1200 pounds sterling. Cohn purchased the property for $10,000.
Subject: 19th Century New York
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A letter written by Julius Lipman on April 16, 1883, to John H. Riker and Robert Drolder in New York City, New York, concerning a property search at 206 Broadway. The letter provides insight into real estate transactions and business dealings in late 19th-century New York.
An advertising booklet promoting Steinway pianos. The booklet features numerous endorsements from prominent Jewish artists of the time and includes a description of a musical presentation titled "Allegory and Tableaux, The Great Rebellion." Published in 1865.
Stereoscopic view card depicting Broadway in New York City, showing the building of the Jewish Messenger. Founded in 1857 by Rabbi Samuel M. C. Isaacs and his father, the newspaper lasted until 1902. Circa 1880.
Stereoscopic photograph depicting A. T. Stewart & Co.'s retail store in New York City. Published by L. M. Cohen, 238 Bowery, New York. The image shows a bustling department store interior, showcasing a wide variety of merchandise including human hair, jewelry, musical instruments, toiletries, dolls, toys, children's carriages, and birdcages.
Trade card depicting a bust of a woman in full dress, identified as "PATTI." The address 191 Ewen Street, between Teneyck and Stagg Streets, is printed on the card. The card is part of the Weissmann Collection and dates to circa 1885. The card's subject matter suggests mercantile trade. Location: Brooklyn, New York.
Broadside wanted circular for Meynhard Proler, issued in New York City on July 31, 1840. The circular details Proler's alleged crime of forgery and physical description, noting he was 'supposed to be a Dutch Jew, born in Amsterdam'. It also mentions his escape aboard the British brig Eliza Liddell to Rotterdam and potential landing in the British Channel. The broadside is in good condition with minor foxing.