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- ↑ The Suicidal Mania, New York Times, January 7, 1883, pg. 9.
- ↑ Miss Gallagher Made Him Prisoner, New York Times, November 20, 1895, pg. 1.
- ↑ Mystique Gentleman's Club
- ↑ The Building Department, New York Times, April 21, 1909, pg. 13.
Coordinates: 40°44′46″N73°59′25″W / 40.7460°N 73.9903°W
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