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Great article! One thing I would note is how John Jacob invested his pelt trading earnings into Manhattan real estate, where he made a second fortune anticipating the northward advance of the development of the Broadway corridor.

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Thank you! We talked about the west side’s development history, and I’m planning a future piece on it. Stay tuned!

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So interesting!! Thank you!

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Enjoyed this immensely. So happy to have stumbled upon it!

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Thank you so much ! 🥰

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Love this! Native New Yorker, here, living in Chicago the past few years, great read!

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Thank you!

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Great article, loving your stuff!

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Thank you! ❤️

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Enjoyed this!

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Great read especially for those that haven’t lived in NYC!

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Thank you so much ❤️

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