You might check with nypl.org and their research department/Humanities Research Branch -- and also the NYC Historical Society on Central Park West... Douglas Scott Treado Ithaca, NY -----Original Message----- From: A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Robert Schonfeld Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 6:01 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue Can readers tell me, or suggest a resource for establishing which are the oldest institutions in New York City with an unbroken history? I am researching the material culture of the congregation of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue (1654), and would like to establish its chronological place among the longest-standing institutions in the city. Many thanks. Robert Schonfeld --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/03 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/03