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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...
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.
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.
6 de feb. de 2015 · 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 life...
5 de dic. de 2011 · Isaac Vail Brokaw died in 1913, leaving an estate of nearly $12.5 million. Mrs. Brokaw remained in the house which, The Times said, son George “will enjoy for life after the death of his mother.” Brokaw’s daughter, Elvira Brokaw McNair inherited the lot next door at 7 East 79th Street and $250,000 to be used to erect her own ...
The Brokaw Mansion took three years to build (1887-1890) and was built for Isaac Vail Brokaw (1835-1913), by Rose & Stone. Brokaw was a multimillionaire and founder of Brokaw Brothers, a clothier firm. Of French Chateau style architecture, it was on the New York City Preservation listing.
