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In 1914, the government of New York City took ownership of a Manhattan apartment building belonging to one David Hess. The city used a legal power called eminent domain, allowing governments to seize private property for public use — in this case they wanted to expand the subway system. Hess fought them and lost, and...

Aired May 31, 2016

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    Michelle L
    Excellent story; thank you for sharing.
    appreciate appreciated
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