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(Clippings) Legal fight for a big estate. Descendants of John George Leake seek to recover property in this City and elsewhere. Supreme Court--Special term, part IV. By Freedman, J. Hamerschlag et al. v. Duryea. On October 16, 1897 the plaintiffs entered into a contract ...
who: Anonymous; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1897 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) "Old Home Week" in historic Greenwich Village. Photos by Brown Bros. (G.W. Bromley & Co., civil engineers. Published by Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson, 1879)
who: Brown Bros.; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page; View when: 1879 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) The Old Striker House. Title to Dock property (Journal, Nov. 28/90). Mr. Blackman's new "Claim." The Omaha lawyer making the most of his opportunities. (Times Sept. 18, 1890). Uphold title 114 years old (Sun. Mar. 12/1904). Hooper S. and Alexander H. Mott and Ruth Ann Wallace have begun seven actions in the Supreme Court ... (Journal Apl. 13/93)
who: Anonymous; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1904 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) A West Side landmark. The Van Den Huevel House and its revolutionary history--likely soon to be demolished. New-York Tribune Illustrated (Oct. 20, 1901). Supreme Court--Trial term. Part II. by Clarke, J. Old Estates of New York no. 15: Somerindike Estate by Joseph Eldridge Esray (1909?)
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page; View when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Decisions--continued. Supreme Court--Special term, part IV. Bullard v. Schmidt ... by Leventritt, J. Death of Mrs. Jemima S. Swords. In the matter of the application of the Board of Education ... relative to acquiring title ... to certain lands on the northerly side of Ninety-third street and the westerly side of Amsterdam avenue, &c. Van Winkle v. Van Winkle. App. Div. First Department, June 1904 (continues on verso) p. 605-606. Old Estates of New York no. 27: the Apthorp Estate by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (from New York World? 1909?)
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Disputing title. Mrs. Rosa Flood has a suit ... Contract for purchase and sale of real estate ... 1895 ... Adolf Green v. John R. Martinez Heruz, as executor, &c., et al. John S. Baird et al., as trustees, &c., respondents, v. Mary A. Campbell et al., appellants. (1901)
who: Anonymous; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1901 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Friedlander v. Condict et al. by McAdam, J. Old estates of New York no. 17: Schermerhorn Estate by Joseph Eldridge Esray. Snug Harbor Leases. Notable ejectment actions. Old estates of New York no. 23: Sailor's Snug Harbor by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (1909?)
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Harlem lands. A stupendous movement on foot to establish the claims of the heirs of the original patentees to Harlem property (text continues on verso). Up-Town Press ... vol. XVI, no. 487. New York, Saturday, May 13, 1893. (contains) Map of grants made by Govs. Nichols and Dongan to the free holders of Upper Manhattan Island, by F.W. Whittall, Engineer to His Majesty. The Rhinelander title valid. The partition suit of 1878 confirmed. Supreme Court--special term, April 20th, 1893. Question of jurisdiction. United States Circuit Court, Tunis Covert against Samuel J. Waldron et al. Harlem's heirs in court. February 15, 1887. Claiming all of Harlem. The Harlem claimants ready for work.
who: Whittall, F. W.; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: Deed/Survey; Historical; City Atlas; Text Page; Book Map when: 1893 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Holly v. Hirsch, Court of Appeals of New York. Nov. 29, 1892. (from) Northeastern Reporter v. 32, p. 709-710.
who: Anonymous; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1892 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Little child buried near the great hero. An account of the tomb erected at Claremont in memory of St. Claire Pollock, "an amiable child," and some facts as to the history of the site. Copyrighted, 1897, by James Richards. (from: Mail & Express) New York, Saturday evening, April 3, 1897. James A. Deering, plaintiff v. William Riley and others, defendants. Deering v. Riley. App. Div. First Department, March term, 1890. Claims millions in Harlem land. Molenaor soon to begin suit involving $150,000,000 work of property ... Molenaor Farm.
who: Richards, James; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1897 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Nathaniel Jarvis, Jr. v. Sarah Lynch ... William Lynch, deceased. A chance for charities. Promises of aid which seem larger rather than clear ... Interest for sale in the Jumel Estate ... All right, title and interest whereof Stephen Jamel (i.e. Jumel?) and Eliza B., his wife ... extends from 157th St. to Fort George and from Hudson River to Bronx and Jerome Parks ... (1903). All about piece of land. The strip of land between Eight and Bradhurst avenues, just south of the new Polo Grounds, has long been under litigation ... (New York Times, Oct. 14, 1890). New York Supreme Court, County of New York. William J. Andrews and Daniel Morison, as executors ... of Loring Andrews, deceased ... Old estates of New York no. 20: The Jumel Estate by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (New York World, 1909?). Cutting up a big estate. The Lynch property growing in value as it gets smaller. (N.Y. Tribune, Sep. 15, 1895). Old Estates of New York no. 24: Audubon Estate by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (New York World, 1909?)
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Old estates of New York no. 22 "The Vineyard" ... no. 18 The Shoemaker's Field ... no. 6 the Bayard Estate (all) by Joseph Eldridge Esray (1909?) Action of ejectment, donees of power of sale held to have validly executed it. Supreme Court--special term, July 1891. George H. Dyett ... v. The Central Trust Company of New York et al.
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: Historical; Deed/Survey; City Atlas; Text Page when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Old estates of New York no. 25, 26: Trinity Church, no. 1, 2 ... no. 28: Columbia University (all) by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (1909?)
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: Historical; Deed/Survey; City Atlas; Text Page when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Old estates of New York no. 25: The Lispenard Estate by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (1909?)
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: Historical; Deed/Survey; City Atlas; Text Page when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Old Estates of New York no. 9: The Samler Estate by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (Added by hand) World, Dec. 12, 1909.
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Protects against undisclosed heirs ... Title guarantee and Trust Company. (View:) Structure leased for $1,500,000. Camoline Building, Fifth avenue, northwest corner of Forty-third street. Old Estates of New York no. 21: Turtle Bay Farms by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (1909?)
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page; View when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Richer than the Astors. So might have been the estate of John Leake, gentleman. Millionaires of one hundred years and fifty years ago. Old estates of New York no. 29--The Hermitage by Joseph Eldridge Esray. (1909?)
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page; Atlas Map when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) Sale of the Monroe Estate. The contest of the "Harlem Hermit's" will has been compromised (from NewYork Tribune, January 7, 1894). Harlem lands. A stupendous movement on foot to establish the claims of the heirs of the original patentees to Harlem property (text continues on verso). Up-Town Press ... vol. XVI, no. 487. New York, Saturday, May 13, 1893. (contains) Map of grants made by Govs. Nichols and Dongan to the free holders of Upper Manhattan Island, by F.W. Whittall, Engineer to His Majesty. By McAdam, J. Potter v. Boyce.
who: Whittall, F. W.; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1894 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) The Anderson Estate. (1879?)
who: Anonymous; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1879 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Clippings) The Mrs. Sarah A. Knight who claimed to be the owner of no. 11 West Twenty-eighth Street ... Old Estates of New York no. 16: Murray Hill Estate by Joseph Eldridge Esray (1909?). Simis v. M'Elroy ... 1891.
who: Esray, Joseph Eldridge; G.W Bromley & E. Robinson; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Geo. W. Bromley & E. Robinson what: City Atlas; Text Page when: 1909 where: New York (N.Y.); Manhattan (New York, N.Y.); New York

(Description of) New York.
who: Henshaw, Frances H.; Manuscript. Middlebury, Vermont. what: Children's Maps; School; National Atlas; Manuscript Map; Text Page when: 1828 where: New York

(Preface to) Atlas of the rural country district north of New York City embracing the entire Westchester County, New York, also a portion of Connecticut. Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Wilton and Ridgefield. Compiled from maps on file and surveyors notes and data, maps from actual surveys furnished by individual owners & final field observations by our own Corps of Engineers. Published by E. Belcher Hyde, No. 5 Beekman Street, Manhattan, and No. 97 Liberty Street, Brooklyn. 1908. Entered ... 1908 by E. Belcher Hyde.
who: Hyde, E. Belcher; E. Belcher Hyde what: County Atlas; Text Page when: 1908 where: New York; Connecticut; Westchester County (N.Y.); Fairfield County (Conn.)

Prominent real estate brokers and agents doing business in the City of New York. Prominent institutions in Westchester County. (From actual surveys and official records by G.W. Bromley & Co., Civil Engineers. Published by Geo. W. & Walter S. Bromley, 1881)
who: (G.W. Bromley & Co.; Bromley, George Washington; Bromley, Walter Scott); G.W. & W.S. Bromley; Mueller, A. H.; Bourquin, F. (Frederick), b. 1808; G.W. Bromley & Co.; Bromley, Walter Scott what: Advertising; School; County Atlas; Text Page when: 1881 where: New York (N.Y.); New York; Westchester County (N.Y.)

Table of air-line distances. (Atlas of New York and vicinity from actual surveys by and under the direction of F.W. Beers, assisted by A.B. Prindle & others. 2nd Westchester County ed. Published by F.W. Beers, A.D. Ellis & G.G. Soule. Assistants F.S. Fulmer, W.T. Comstock, A.M., A.J. Bingham, W.S. Roe, J.A. Cline. Entered ... 1868 by Beers, Ellis & Soule ... New York. Engd. by Worley & Bracher, Philada. Printed by James McGuigan, Phila.)
who: Beers, F. W. (Frederick W.); Beers, Ellis, & Soule; Prindle, A. B.; Fulmer, F. S.; Worley & Bracher; McGuigan, James, b. ca. 1819; Comstock, W. T.; Bingham, A. J.; Roe, W. S.; Cline, J. A. what: County Atlas; Text Page when: 1868 where: New York; Westchester County (N.Y.); Putnam County (N.Y.); New York Region

(Text Page to) Peoples Line New Jersey Steamboat Co. between Albany and New York. Magnificent steamers Drew, and Dean Richmond ... Rand Avery Supply Co., Boston.
who: Peoples Line; Rand Avery Supply Co. what: Shipping; Railroad; Timetable Map; Text Page when: 1885 where: New York