The History Of Public Franchises In New York City

""The History of Public Franchises in New York City: Boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx"" is a historical book written by Gustavus Myers in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of public franchises in New York City during the late 19th century, with a particular focus on the boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx. The author examines the various public franchises that were granted during this period, including those related to transportation, gas and electric utilities, and telegraph and telephone services. The book also explores the political and economic factors that influenced the granting of these franchises, and the ways in which they impacted the growth and development of the city. Overall, ""The History of Public Franchises in New York City"" offers a valuable insight into the history of urban development and public infrastructure in one of America's most important cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.