Old Map of Ward 20, NYC, 1879: Garment District, New York Central and Hudson River Freight Yard, Manhattan Market, New York Aquarium john rocque providing stunning landscapes

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Old Map of Ward 20, NYC, 1879: Garment District, New York Central and Hudson River Freight Yard, Manhattan Market, New York Aquarium john rocque providing stunning landscapesThis exquisite 1879 map offers a detailed look at part of Ward 20 in New York City, an area known today as the Garment District. Painstakingly hand colored and lithographed by G. W. Bromley, this map showcases the intricate layout of a bustling urban landscape during the late 19th century. The attention to detail is evident in the depiction of buildings, fire hydrants, steam and street railways, and even the original water courses and farm lines. With