Architects: Deborah Moody

Deborah Moody (1586-1659) moved to the New World after facing religious persecution in England. She played a major role in founding the colony Gravesend on occupied native lands. Gravesend was based on religious freedom and implemented a street grid system over a century before it was commonplace throughout New York City. 

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