Plan of New York, 1840
Scope and Contents
Plan of New York in 1840, this plan of New York details the area below 42nd Street, with the white blocks indicating future development. The two inset views illustrate Broadway and City Hall, and the map details of Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and Jersey City suggest a regional network bound by the waterfront economy, with views of Broadway from the Park and City Hall. Example of the gridiron layout.
Dates
- Creation: 1840
Language of Materials
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Extent
1 plan : Engraving ; Scale: 1:100; dimensions: 33.5 x 40.7 cms; 38.5 x 46.4 cms (mount)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Stuck to linen backed paper mount.
Existence and Location of Originals
Museum of the City of New York, Gift of Joseph Verner Reed, 50.358.68
Previous reference
A1.41.B
Stock Check (2016-2020)
To be located
Processing Information
This may be the cut-out print from Coll-1167/A/5/15
Creator
- From the Series: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
- From the Series: Mears, Frank Charles, 1880-1953 (architect and town planner) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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