Subject: Shearith Israel (Synagogue : New York, N.Y.)

This item is an 1854 lithograph by G. Hayward, representing a re-issue of Bernard Ratzer's rare 1769 map of New York City. The map depicts the city from the Battery to south of present-day Grand Street, including significant landmarks such as Fort George, churches, meetinghouses, the Exchange, and marketplaces. King's College (Columbia University) is also shown. The map notably includes Shearith Israel and the Jewish burial ground, the site of America's first Jewish congregation founded in 1654. The map is dedicated to Governor St. Henry Moore. The 1854 re-issue is a beautiful example of 19th-century cartography, offering a detailed panoramic view of New York City from Governor's Island, showcasing Long Island and Jersey City in the background.

Hand-colored map of New York City and its environs, depicting the city as it appeared in 1742-1744. Originally drawn by an unknown individual in 1744, and re-engraved by George Hayward in 1854 for an edition of D.T. Valentine's Manual. This map features a key identifying governmental, religious, and public buildings, as well as natural features such as rivers, farms, and wells. Ships sailing in the North and East Rivers are also depicted. Illustrations of religious houses (including Shearith Israel) and Fort George are included.