Lot: L1 (Taxlots)

The Garden of Augustine Herrman. When the Smee Straet was cut through, under the ordinance of 1656 {Laws & Ord. N. Neth., 219), this orchard was in the possession of Allard Anthony, who demanded satisfaction from the city "for the survey through his garden." — Rec. N. Am., VII: 159. Two years later, Herrman requested leave to lay out his garden; he was told that he must first satisfy Allard Anthony for costs incurred on the garden, and that, having done this, he might lay it out and sell it. — Ibid., VII: 231. Subsequently, Jacques Cortelyou laid out seven lots on a map dated August 28, 1660, and several of them were sold at that time. — See Map of Dutch Grants and Key thereto. One of the lots has retained its identity for more than two hundred and fifty years. The Van Nostrand building. No. 23 William Street, stands on this lot — No. 6 of the old map. Lots I to 5 are covered by the Corn Exchange Building. Lord's Court occupies lot No. 7 and the remainder of the garden.