The Greatest Jubilee That New York . . . Has Ever Boasted

The Greatest Jubilee That New York . . . Has Ever Boasted

The Greatest Jubilee That New York . . . Has Ever Boasted

This month marks the 171st anniversary of what was described as "a jubilee in commemoration of the greatest blessing that a city like New York could receive—the introduction of an abundant supply of pure and wholesome water." The celebration took place on October 14, 1842.

The article draws from coverage published in the Dollar Weekly newspaper on October 22, 1842. Publishers Herrick & Ropes produced what they called the "cheapest paper

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