Civil War Store Token: Alberger's Meat Store, Buffalo, New York


Civil War store token issued by Frank A. Alberger's meat store in Buffalo, New York. The token features an Indian head on the obverse and 'ALBERGER'S MEAT STORE BUFFALO' on the reverse. Alberger ran a kosher butcher stall, served as mayor of Buffalo (1860-1861), and was an Erie Canal commissioner and New York Assemblyman. The token is identified as RARITY #8 NY105B.2b. The date is circa 1863.


Associated People/Businesses

  • ALBERGER / (FRANK A. ALLBEREGER 1825.1877)

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10