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No Type writers in 1680 …The deeds were transcribed. The Map of The Manor of Fordham, John Archer Patent of 1684 details near the bottom of the map, the ” Mill Run”, it runs along side the Bronx River as they approach Van Cortlandt Park in the North. I believe the Mill Run, Mill Brook went as far north and into Mosholu Parkway.
Stephen Jenkins in 1912 ” The Story of the Bronx” indicates that the Van Cortlandt’s bodies are still at Vault Hill.
The maps are from the NYPL and are not specific for these images, with the exception of the ferris wheel map listed as 1921.
I think the map maker placed it in the wrong side of Broadway. An other key has it at #38…Also found a nice overview of the Ferris Wheel etc
I found the building but it is identified as #38 but I can not find the key. It must have been an earlier comfort station in 1921
The Full Landmark designation link for Alderbrook is http://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/lpc/lp/2399.pdf or Alderbrook
Just found what appears to be our guy…Charles Herman Buck draft registration card, listing his occupation as an Inspector…I think with the United States Signal Corps Note: Photo & Camera Supplies !
Article from the New York Herald Tribune June 13th 1959 – Rev Tieck & Students from PS 122 will celebrate with a bronze Plaque the 200 Anniversary of the Free Bridge
Interesting…I am down the block from where Herman Melville was born at 780 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 and later down the block from where he is buried ( Woodlawn Cemetery ) at W. 259th
