Fannings Map of New York shewing the entire Island with the cities of Brooklyn and Williamsburgh. 1853.

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• PUBLISHER: Published by Thayer Bridgeman & Fanning, New York. 156 William Street. Corner of Ann.

• MEDIUM: Stone engraving

  DATE: 1853.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 29 3/8 x 20 1/4" (75 x 51.2 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: A scarce and somewhat unusual map of the city.<br><br> Central Park does not exist yet. Large parts of the island are shown just before being land filled, Castle Garden is still in the harbor. Many wharfs and ferry's are identified. Harbor defenses are identified, Fort Columbus and Castle William on Governors Island. Fort Gibson on Ellis Island and Fort Wood on Bedlows Island. (Later Liberty Island). Greenwood cemetery is laid out in its elaborate design.<br><br> Original outline color by ward. Retains but removed from original hard covers. Covers include 28 page street directory.

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• CONDITION: Good condition. Some small areas of paper reinforcement in the fold intersections. Backed with rice paper.

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• CATEGORIES: Maps