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Title: New-York, past, present, and future : comprising a history of the city of New-York, a description of its present condition, and an estimate of its future increase
Year: 1850 (1850s)
Authors: Belden, E. Porter (Ezekiel Porter), 1823-1911
Subjects: New York (N.Y.) -- History New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel
Publisher: New-York : Prall, Lewis & Co.
Contributing Library: Boston Public Library
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NEW-YORK. The object of this pamphlet is to convey a more vivid idea of theplan of representation adopted in the construction of the Model of New-York, now being exhibited iu different portions of the Union, and itscharacter as a work of art, than can be conveyed in a transient an-notincement, as well as to facilitate the examination of those to whoseinspection it may be presented. At the same time, it comprises many-important and interesting statistics in relation to the metropolis, andshould be preserved, if only for reference. Most persons receive a wrong impression as to the nature of thiswork. The idea of a representation in model of the details of a citycontaining half a million of inhabitants seems absurd. But this is thefact. The Model of New-York is no less than a perfect miniature of thegreat emporium of commerce, presenting with incredible accuracy,every object, whether a building, a tree, or a fence, that any citizencould discern within the precincts of his own residence.
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ACTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RELATIVE TO THE MODEL OF NEW-YORK. It will be seen by the following preamble and resolution that this workis exhibited under the sanction of the city authorities. • WhCxeas, the Mayor and Common Council of this city have visitedand inspected the Model of New-York, executed by E. Porter Belden,Esq. which visit and inspection have proved in the highest degree satis-factory, therefore Resolved, That, in the opinion of the Common Council, this work of artis a very correct, faithful, and beautiful delineation of our city, and formsa noble monument to the taste and genius of its projector; and that theCommon Council commend the same to the favorable notice of the au-thorities of other countries, as conveying a just and correct idea of -ourcity, its situation, buildings, public grounds, &c. &c. Adopted by the Board of Aldermen, October 26,1846. * Adopted by the Board of Assistants, Nov. 9, 1S46. Approved by the Mayor, Nov. 11, 1846. D. C. VALENTINE, Cle

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