The Site Of The Assay Office On Wall Street - William Edward Verplanck - Bog

""The Site of the Assay Office on Wall Street"" is a historical sketch of the public buildings and men in public life connected with the site of the assay office on Wall Street. Written by William Edward Verplanck in 1921, the book is an illustrated account of the successive buildings that have occupied the site, including the original assay office, the United States Custom House, and the Sub-Treasury Building. The book also explores the lives and careers of the many prominent figures who have been associated with the site, including Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Andrew Jackson. With its detailed illustrations and fascinating historical insights, ""The Site of the Assay Office on Wall Street"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history of this iconic New York City landmark.Interspersed With Some Family History.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.