Historedia
Person

Samuel B. Ruggles

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1831–1833

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Samuel B. Ruggles, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Gramercy Park deeded to New York City

    1831–1833

    Role: Developer and Deed Grantor

    1. 1831-12-31 · Gramercy ParkCommon Ownership Establishment

      Gramercy Park was established as a private park held in common by surrounding property owners starting December 31, 1831.

    2. 1832-12-17 · New York CityTrust Establishment

      Samuel B. Ruggles deeded the land to five trustees in December 1832 to hold lots in trust for parkland.

    3. 1833-01-28 · New York CityStreet Access Permission

      Ruggles received permission in January 1833 to open Fourth Avenue to vehicular traffic, altering access to the park.

Sources

  1. Gramercy Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04