Philadelphia: G.W. Bromley, 1925. Map. Original Lithograph. 11.5 x 16.5 inches This ward map of Manhattan shows on the recto the area between East Broadway and the East River, from Manhattan Bridge and Pike Slip to Montgomery St. On the verso, it depicts from the East River at Corlears Hook Park to Grand St., East Broadway, and Montgomery St. Ward maps were used by fire insurance companies to determine the potential hazards of particular buildings. Color-coding indicates building materials: pink..... More

Philadelphia: G.W. Bromley, 1925. Map. Original Lithograph. Sheet measures 11 3/8" x 16" This ward map of Manhattan shows the area from E 71st St. to E 65th St. on the recto, from Third Ave to Avenue A (York Ave). Some notable buildings include Central Opera House, Julia Richman School, and St. Catherine's Church. On the verso, it depicts E 59th St. to E 67th St, from Avenue A to the East River, showing the Queensboro Bridge and Rockefeller Institute..... More

Philadelphia: G.W. Bromley, 1925. Map. Original Lithograph. 11 1/4" x 16 1/4" This ward map of Manhattan shows the area from W. 157th Street to W 163nd Street, Riverside Drive to Broadway. On the verso, it depicts from Broadway to Amsterdam. Notably, a wooden structure is visible on Riverside Drive between 160th and 158th Streets. This structure, 857 Riverside Dr., was built in 1851, possibly by John Woodhouse Audubon, son of the famous naturalist. The property was owned by sugar..... More