This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Life and commerce in the dawn of modern cities
An expansive survey notes water sales, electric clocks, and telegraph services in New York and Washington national observatories. It recalls urban frictions from past mains breaks, water shortages on the Passaic, and shore-side harbor needs. It also sketches social commerce from luxury to pranks and oddities in 19th century urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Observatory
Washington
Instrument
Western Union
Lionseés
Telegraph Company
Brooklyuites
Newarl
Roseville
Ain Ln
Libby
Fin Alronger Wen
Troy
Etrabwo
Omeo
Feor
Cambers
Aumilight
Ie York World