In 1825, when John Thompson put his farm up for sale, his advertisement read: "A new and convenient house, barn, and several out-buildings, together with 20 acres of land, situated in the heart of New York Island, along the Middle Road, near the 3 mile stone, about 1/2 mile north from Chelsea Village. The land is fertile, partly wooded, and well-watered, and eminently suitable for the raising of various produce, profitably disposed of to the opulent families of the City. It is confidently expected by those whose opinions are conceded to be found, that the rapid growth of the City and the villages of Greenwich and Chelsea will soon cause the value of the Aforesaid Land to be greatly enhanced."
