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Report of a Special Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New-York, on the Battery Extension, February 9, 1865 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Respectfully submit: That they have given the whole subject of Encroachments on the Harbor, and especially that known as the Battery Extension, their careful con sideration, and respectfully recommend to the Cham ber the adoption of the memorial herewith submitted, drafted by them, and recommending the passage of a bill* now before the Senate of the State, which places the control of this alteration in the water front in the hands of the Pilot Commissioners of this city.
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- Publication date2024
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- ISBN 13 9781333246488
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- Number of pages24
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a window into the history of New York City, focusing on the construction of the Battery Extension and its impact on the city's waterways. The text illustrates the concerns of the time period, specifically encroachment on the harbor and the dangers to which the continuous and increasing encroachments were exposing the harbor of the city. The author also brings attention to the conflict between private interests, such as the holder of the Battery Extension contract, and public interest. The book explores the legal battles that ensued, citing specific legal cases and legislation passed in response to the issue, ultimately highlighting the importance of preserving the harbor for the benefit of all who depend on it. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333246488_0
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