Wilson Crosby park construction notebook
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Abstract
One bound book used by engineer Wilson Crosby in planning inlet basins, manholes, and walls for the construction of a park in Brooklyn referred to by Crosby as "Brooklyn Park."
Biographical Note
Wilson Crosby was an engineer who lived on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn.
Scope and Contents
One bound book used by engineer Wilson Crosby in planning inlet basins, manholes, and walls for the construction of a park in Brooklyn referred to by Crosby as "Brooklyn Park." Includes handwritten formulas and tables for estimating the quantity of masonry required. As no such park in present-day Brooklyn bears the name of Brooklyn Park, the specific park referenced in Crosby's book is not known, though it is possibly Prospect Park, since the book also includes information on manholes in this latter park.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Wilson Crosby park construction notebook, 1973.309, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of A. Gertrude Crosby, date unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1973.
