Photographs Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Williamsburgh (page 1 of 2) |
Collection |
Eugene L. Armbruster photographs and scrapbooks |
Photographer |
Armbruster, Eugene L., 1865-1943 |
Image ID |
v1974.022.2.074 |
Date |
1909 |
Description |
Text from Historical Collections of the state of New York, 1841. Informal citation on page. Summarizes rapid expansion of Williamsburgh due to proximity to ferry boat to Manhattan and robust waterfront on the East River. Also includes the extent of the village in terms of infrastructure and business establishments. Population was 5094. Scrapbook page from "Bushwick and her neighbors, Vol.2" |
Place Names |
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) Williamsburg (New York, N.Y.) Bushwick (New York, N.Y.) Grand Street Ferry Grand Street (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.) |
Subject Headings |
Ferries Ferry terminals Waterfronts Boat & ship industry Churches Printing Manufacturing |
Collection Finding Aid |
Eugene L. Armbruster photographs and scrapbooks (ARC.308) |
Copyright |
Public domain |
Genre |
Scrapbooks |