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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 abr. de 2022 · Isaac Vail Brokaw (November 27, 1835 – September 29, 1913) was a pioneer New York City clothing merchant who headed Brokaw Brothers. Early life. He was born in November 27, 1835 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Simeon Brokaw (1792–1854) and Prudence Vail (1795–1887).
20 de jul. de 2020 · Monday, July 20, 2020. The Lost Brokaw Mansions - 984 and 985 Fifth Avenue. photo by Wurts Bros. from the collection of the Museum of the City of New York. Isaac Vail Brokaw was a partner with his brother in the Brokaw Brothers clothing firm.
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.
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 residence.
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...
22 de mar. de 2024 · 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 Vanderbilt’s Petit Chateau, was inspired by...