Village of Brooklyn road paving contract
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Abstract
One 1826 contract between the Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn and Michael Tally of New York City and Owen Tally and James Gildersleeve of the Village of Brooklyn to pave and grade James, Garrison, and Merceiu Streets.
Historical note
Under Chapter 193 of the Act passed on April 9, 1824 by the Village of Brooklyn Board of Trustees, bids and contracts were required to grade and pave streets. Michael Tally, Owen Tally, and James Gildersleeve were the three individuals hired by the Trustees to perform the grading and paving work.
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This collection consists of a single document.
Scope and Contents
Contract between the Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn and Michael Tally of New York City and Owen Tally and James Gildersleeve of the Village of Brooklyn to pave and grade James, Garrison, and Merceiu Streets. It is dated June 19, 1826.
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Conditions Governing Use
This item is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Village of Brooklyn road paving contract, 1826, 1977.527, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. Formally accessioned in 1977.
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This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
