Erie Canal; New York (State); Land sale; Advertisement.
Advertisment for New York Canal Lands on Sale that appeared on March 6, 1824 in the New-York American. Two hundred thousand acres were offered for sale on or near the intended route of the Erie Canal, anticipating accessibility by water "as soon as...
Exterior view on company property looking toward Westchester Creek and showing boats stored or repaired. The company specializes in cruisers, outboard motors, engine parts, paint and marine supplies.
Plan of dealership at 1221 Jerome Ave. & Edward L. Grant Hwy. between 167th and 169th Sts., that opens for business with an automotive show on Aug. 6, 1953. Since Cromwell's Creek ran through the site, the entire building was constructed on 356...
View of Unionport Bridge over Westchester Creek. The Bronx Board of Trade advocated that the bridge either be reconstructed or replaced to deal with the increased flow of traffic and congestion into the area especially as a result of the opening...
Five children enjoy a canoe ride in the backyard of a house at 2235 Creston Avenue near 182 Street. Meanwhile, a boy in the water looks on while his friend (Bronx Democratic leader Charles Buckley) watches from shore with his dog nearby.