Episode 3 of 3
Publication of the Commissioners' Plan
- When
- March–April 1811
- Where
- Manhattan, New York
- Part of
- Commissioners' Plan of 1811
The Commissioners published their plan in March 1811 as an eight-foot map and pamphlet, defining Manhattan's grid above Houston Street and below 155th Street.
The plan was redrawn by William Bridges from Randel's original and engraved by Peter Maverick. It established twelve numbered avenues running north and south, each 100 feet wide. The maps were filed on April 2, 1811, just before the legal deadline.
Sources
- Commissioners' Plan of 1811 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
- Manhattan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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