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63. El. R.R. 110th St., NY.
Col. Frederick George D’Utassy (11/26/27-5/5/92) was an officer in the Union Army in the Civil War who led the famous Garibaldi Guard, or 39th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, from 1861 to 1863. The flamboyant Hungarian Colonel was court-martialed in 1863 for fraud and conduct prejudicial to military discipline.
Interior of John Seaman & wife Ann’s home, built 1855 at Broadway & 216th St. Referred to as “Seaman’s folly.” The entrance arch remains standing today, partially hidden by commercial buildings.
Seaman’s Grapery, built 1855 at Broadway & 216th St. Seaman’s mansion was referred to as “Seaman’s folly.” The entrance arch remains standing today, partially hidden by commercial buildings.
Schermerhorn House, built 1690, oldest house in Brooklyn still standing, 3d Avenue and 28th Street, on site of first house built in Brooklyn in 1636. Taken March 27, 1887.