Mary L.D. Ferris papers on the history of Gramercy Park
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Abstract
One bound volume containing clippings and notes presumably compiled by Mary L.D. Ferris, as well as correspondence to and from Ferris, relating to the history of the Manhattan neighborhood of Gramercy Park. Materials in the volume span the period circa 1898 to 1921 and focus particularly on the origin of the neighborhood's name.
Historical Note
Gramercy Park is a neighborhood on the East Side of Manhattan. Originally called Krom Moerasje (little crooked swamp) by Dutch settlers, it was renamed Gramercy by the English. In the early 19th century, the swamp was drained and streets were laid out in an English style around a private park, leading to the present-day name of the neighborhood.
Scope and Contents
One bound volume containing clippings and notes presumably compiled by Mary L.D. Ferris, as well as correspondence to and from Ferris, relating to the history of the Manhattan neighborhood of Gramercy Park. Materials in the volume span the period circa 1898 to 1921 and focus particularly on the origin of the neighborhood's name.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Mary L.D. Ferris papers on the history of Gramercy Park, 1973.230, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The source and date of acquisition for this collection are unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1973.
