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The first “key to the city” ever awarded in America was in New York City, all the way back in 1702. At the time, then-Mayor Philip French executed a “Freedom of the City” for Viscount Edward Cornbury, who was the governor of New York and New Jersey.
But the question remains: what does a key to the city actually do?
The Purpose Of Keys To The City
The historical purpose of keys to the city was actually a rather practical one, that has a lot to do with how cities were constructed in the past.
In medieval times, major cities would naturally be fortified by walls and gates for the people’s protection. When a visiting hero or dignitary came to the town, the people would make an elaborate ceremony, and also present them with a key. This had a multifaceted purpose. For major merchants, it was to be able to enter the city without having to pay a toll. For local heroes, it was a sign of respect. And for visiting kings, it was a sign of both deference, but also autonomy. Sound weird? Basically, it was the town’s way of saying “we didn’t have to let you in, but we chose to anyway.” The major common thread here is that these keys were often functional.
Some other keys to the city
The Maraya
Translates as ‘Many Mirrors’
Alleged that was owned by Diddy
Now they say he chartered it
It’s available now for $300k a week 15 crew
Touring the Med
Owned by Mr Del Monte
Sale of that company lawsuit involved Mexicans , Palestinians and other nations over shares being sold Barclays settled
The odd case below - access to shipping
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.128550.1.0.pdf