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Bancker, Evert (fl. 1734-1789) Regulation of Catharine Street, from the Bowry Road to the south side of William Street

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.710 Author/Creator: Bancker, Evert (fl. 1734-1789) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Sketch Date: 24 August 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13.6 x 44.5 cm. Order a Copy

Continues "Done by order of the Corporation of New York August 24th 1789. By Casimir Goerey, Evert Bancker, City Surveyors." Includes the descent of the street every ten feet.

Bancker, Evert, fl. 1734-1789
Goerey, Casimir, fl. 1789

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