I. N. Phelps Stokes, The Iconography of Manhattan Island 1498-1909, vol. 6, Robert H. Dodd, 1928, p. 1561.
«[10 maggio 1813:] The common council orders that First Ave. between 10th and 25th St. be opened and directs the proper officers to carry the same into effect—M. C. C. (1784-1831), VII: 458. On Nov. 1, the attorney was directed to open the avenue from 10th to North [Houston] St. as it would afford a short and direct route to Bellevue.—Ibid., VII: 596-97.»
