New-York state arsenal / lith. by G. Hayward for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1850.
Depicts the large, medieval fortress-like structure (complete with crenulated cornice) that was built in 1847. An American flag rises from the center of the building.; Printed in lower margin: The corner stone of this building was laid on the 4th of July, 1847, with appropriate ceremony. The cannon was mounted on the 25th Novr., 1847, the same piece left on the battery in 1783. A salute was fired from the same commemorative of the event.; Disbound from: Manual of the corporation of the city of New York, 1850 (New York, N.Y. Common Council).
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