Status Updates From La coleccionista

The reference to the "stench" of NYC made me wonder when that city got its first sewer system. I was surprised to learn that efforts were made as early as 1660, with the first modern construction starting in the early 1850s. By the time of this book (1900-1910) the city would have had a functional sewer system, so I'm guessing the stench would have come mostly from all the horses and their manure.

Really enjoying this so far!