1872 Halls of Justice Tombs Prison New York City Print ORIGINAL HISTORIC NY9 ALFAR MCC5A10C35 zz2039

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This is an original 1893 halftone print of the Court of General Sessions

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1872 Halls of Justice Tombs Prison New York City Print ORIGINAL HISTORIC NY9 ALFAR MCC5A10C35 zz2039"Halls of Justice or Tombs." This is an original 1872 halftone print of the Halls of Justice or Tombs on Centre Street in New York City. Designed by John Haviland, it was built in 1838. The infamous "Tombs" housed the city's courts, police, and detention facilities. It was replaced with a new building in 1902. (Please note that there is printing on the reverse.) Period Paper is pleased to offer a rare collection of halftone prints of New York City.