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Isaac Vail Brokaw (November 27, 1835 – September 29, 1913) was a pioneer New York City clothing merchant who headed Brokaw Brothers. [1] Early life. He was born on November 27, 1835, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Simeon Brokaw (1792–1854) and Prudence Vail (1795–1887).
29 de nov. de 2012 · Isaac Vail Brokaw was a clothing manufacturer with a long pedigree; his family had arrived from France in the 17th century, and his forebears fought in the Revolutionary War. The architects Rose...
20 de jul. de 2020 · Isaac Vail Brokaw died on September 29, 1913, leaving an estate in the neighborhood of $325 million today. Each of the sons received about $4 million plus "a life enjoyment" of their Fifth Avenue residences. Even in death their father retained possession. Both sons would erect lavish country estates.
6 de feb. de 2015 · 8 comments. The Brokaw Mansion used to stand at the corner of 79th and Fifth, but 50 years ago today, demolition started. Built by Isaac Vail Brokaw, a clothing merchant with a rags-to-riches...
Description. Designation Status and/or Current Status. Key Dates in Preservation Activity. Preservation History. Archives, Personal Files, Ephemera & Oral Histories. Description. The Brokaw Mansion was built in 1887-1890 by Rose and Stone for Isaac Vail Brokaw, a well known multimillionaire who earned his fortune as a clothing manufacturer.
Isaac Vail Brokaw (1835-1913) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree. Isaac Vail Brokaw (1835 - 1913) Born 27 Nov 1835 in Metuchen, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States. Ancestors. Son of Simeon Brokaw and Prudence (Vail) Brokaw. Brother of William Vail Brokaw. Husband of Elvira Tuttle (Gould) Brokaw — married [date unknown] [location unknown] Descendants.
Hace 21 horas · Isaac Vail Brokaw Mansion: Demolished. Photo from Library of Congress. Clothing manufacturer Isaac Vail Brokaw’s home on the north side of 79th Street, like the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion and...
