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The bank for savings, circa 1940

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS P 78 Series 4 Item 128 Item 129
Image of The bank for savings
Image of The bank for savings

Scope and Contents

Photograph sketch of the original site of "The Bank for Savings" as it looked in 1819. The building had formerly served as New York City's Alms House and was situated in the northern end of City Hall Park.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1940

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Copyright resides with the Weir family. Permission to publish material from the Weir family photographs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25 cm.

Language of Materials

English

General

Annotation on the front: "The original site of the Bank for Savings as it looked to New Yorkers in the year 1819. The building had formerly served as New York City's Alms House and was situated in the northern end on City Hall Park."

General

Annotation stamped on the back: "Photostat negative made by the New York Public Library."

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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