| 词条 | Israel Crane |
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| name = Israel Crane | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = March 15, 1774 | birth_place = Montclair, New Jersey | death_date = March 20, 1858 (Age 84) | death_place = | nationality = | other_names = | occupation = Merchant | known_for = Crane House and Museum }}Israel Crane, of the Crane Family, was a merchant who lived in Cranetown (modern-day Montclair, New Jersey). He was born in 1774 and died in 1858.[1] Business VenturesIsrael Crane was originally a businessman, and operated a general store on the corner of what is now Glen Ridge Avenue and Lackawanna Plaza in what was then Cranetown. He was considered to be the wealthiest man in his area. Crane also headed the Morris Canal.[2] In addition, Crane was president of the Newark and Bloomfield Turnpike Company, founded in 1806.[3] These business ventures were passed down to Crane's youngest son, James. LegacyCrane's presence is still felt in Montclair today. His residence, the Crane House and Museum, still stands today, albeit in a different location than its original site. In addition, his family name is still seen on Montclair's town crest. References1. ^"Israel Crane House." Montclair Historical Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 June 2013. {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Crane, Israel}}{{US-business-bio-1770s-stub}}2. ^Cacioppo, Richard K. "Chapter Three: The American Revolution Comes to Cranetown." The Glory of Montclair: Past and Present. Montclair, NJ: Dream City Pub., 1995. 19-22. Print. 3. ^Doremus, Philip. "Reminiscences of Montclair, New Jersey." Reminiscences of Montclair, New Jersey. Rootsweb, n.d. Web. 27 June 2013. 3 : People from Montclair, New Jersey|1774 births|1858 deaths |
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