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Domestic News
February 24, 1849
New England Religious Herald
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The city of Philadelphia holds Stephen Girard's estate, comprising 177 buildings (39 small houses, 77 large houses, 61 stores) within city limits and county. Annual taxes and water rents total about $25,000, with $15,000 for repairs. Total income last year was $106,000.
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The Girard Estates.—The estate of the late Stephen Girard, now in possession of the city of Philadelphia, consists, in real property, within the limits of the city proper and the county, of 177 buildings; of which 39 are small houses, 77 large do., and 61 stores. The taxes and water rents on this property amount to about $25,000 yearly; to which an additional sum of $15,000 has been annually applied for making repairs and permanent improvements, for several years. The total amount of the income of the estates last year, was $106,000.—Phila. Bulletin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Girard Estate
Philadelphia Property
Buildings
Taxes
Income
Repairs
What entities or persons were involved?
Stephen Girard
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Last Year
Key Persons
Stephen Girard
Event Details
The estate consists of 177 buildings: 39 small houses, 77 large houses, and 61 stores. Taxes and water rents amount to about $25,000 yearly, with an additional $15,000 annually for repairs and improvements for several years. Total income last year was $106,000.