Robert Murray's Wharf. George Washington landed at Murray's Wharf (foot of Wall Street) to take the Oath as First President of the United States on April 23, 1789.
The New York Telephone Co.'s new office opens at 3070 Albany Crescent south of W. 231st St.
(In 1965 a member of the Buddist 'Temple of Enlightenment' donated this building for its services and programs.)
A 'Heroes Honor Roll' for Korean War servicemen from the Bronx is shown at Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse. This honor roll calls attention to the U.S. Treasury Dept.'s defense bond drive. The plaque was donated as a public service by Gerosa...
Tracy Refrigeration Co. donates a refrigerator to the new Junior Achievement Business Center at 390 E. 150th St. Junior Achievement encouraged young people to learn and develop good business practices.
Red Cross nurse checks blood pressure, of a blood donor, on June 6th, 1951 (D-Day plus 7 years). Workers from city offices, local businesses and members of the Tremont community donated 132 pints during Bronx Red Cross Blood Bank Day.
Dayton, Charles W. (Charles Willoughby), 1846-1910; New York (State). Supreme Court; Metropolitan Fair (1864 :New York, N.Y.); Draft Riot, New York, N.Y., 1863; Elections--United States--1864.; New York (N.Y.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; New...
The Charles Willoughby Dayton papers include diaries, composition books, speeches, miscellaneous writings, published materials, ephemera and photographs. Of the four volumes in the collection, two are composition books dated 1858 and 1862,...