Episode 2 of 3
Trust Establishment
- When
- 1832-12-17
- Where
- New York City
Samuel B. Ruggles deeded the land to five trustees in December 1832 to hold lots in trust for parkland.
Ruggles deeded the land to five trustees on December 17, 1832, who pledged to hold 42 lots in trust for use as parkland. The Board of Aldermen granted tax-exempt status for the park in 1832, supporting its development as a private space.
Sources
- Gramercy Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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