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Brooklyn property records

Call Number

1979.022

Dates

1683-1920, inclusive
; 1800-1899, bulk

Creator

Brooklyn Historical Society (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.) (Role: Compiler)

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet in one manuscript box

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

The Brooklyn property records cover the period circa 1600 to 1929 and measure 0.42 linear feet. The bulk of the collection originates from the 19th century. The collection gathers together various deeds, leases, mortgages, and title abstracts for properties located in Brooklyn, N.Y. Most of the title abstracts and some of the other documents include plot maps that clearly show the location of the property in question.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to users without restriction.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); Brooklyn property records, 1979.022, 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 1979.

Other Finding Aids

An item-level inventory of documents in the collection is available in the Othmer Library's reading room. Please contact library staff for more information.

Collection processed by

Matthew Gorham

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-21 11:14:49 +0000.
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Language: English

Processing Information

Minimally processed to the collection level.

Note Statement

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Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: 1979.022 1 of 1 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201