Civil War Trade Token: Felix Kosher Dining Saloon, 256 Broadway, New York City

Civil War-era trade token issued by Felix Kosher's Dining Saloon located at 256 Broadway in New York City. The token's obverse depicts an Indian head and the year 1863, while the reverse displays the name "Felix Kosher" in Hebrew and the saloon's address. Felix Kosher and Isaac Ederheimer owned several restaurants in New York City between 1861 and 1873. A saloon operated at this address between 1864 and 1869.

Associated People/Businesses

• MARX, FELIX
• EDERHEIMER, ISAAC

Geography

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Subjects

• Trade Tokens
• Civil War, 1861-1865
• New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century
• Restaurants, bars, and taverns -- New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century
• Jews -- New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10