1874 Clinton NY Cover to Lawyer Geo Hedges 549 Broadway NYC 2c Jackson Stamp

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

This is a postal history item from the 19th century. Postal Route: From: Clinton, New York. To: Geo. W. Hedges Esq., 549 Broadway, New York, N.Y. Item Details: Type: Laid paper cover. Postage: 2-cent adhesive stamp. Additional Features: The reverse flap features a green embossed monogram, appearing to be "JAB" or "JMB". Pencil notations from a previous collector are present on the front. Postmark: Location: Clinton, N.Y. Date: February 18. A collector's pencil notation indicates the year 1874. Day of the Week: Wednesday (for February 18, 1874). Historical and Geographical Context: The approximate travel distance from Clinton (Oneida County), NY, to New York City is 240 miles (386 km). The recipient, George W. Hedges, is listed in the 1874 Trow's New York City Directory as a lawyer with an office at the address on the cover, 549 Broadway. The destination address at 549 Broadway is located in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. The building, a cast-iron structure constructed in 1860, is still standing and is part of the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. It currently houses retail businesses. No major local events are noted for this specific date. The United States was in the early stages of the economic downturn known as the Long Depression, which began with the Panic of 1873.

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