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Wilson Crosby park construction notebook

Call Number

1973.309

Date

1868-1876, inclusive

Creator

Crosby, Wilson

Extent

0.04 Linear Feet
in one folder.

Language of Materials

English .

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.

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.

Collection processed by

Nicholas Pavlik

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Language: English

Note Statement

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Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: A0011 (Material Type: Text)

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