The History of Municipal Ownership of Land on Manhattan Island to the Beginning of Sales by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund in 1844 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022208292)

George Ashton Black's groundbreaking study of municipal ownership of land on Manhattan Island is an important contribution to the histories of New York City, urban planning, and public policy. It sheds light on how the city's land ownership patterns evolved over time and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City.

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