Today marks the day that Abraham Lincoln was nominated for the 1860 presidential election for the newly formed Republican party in Chicago. Harper’s Weekly May 12, 1860 There were eleven candidates going into Chicago with the front runner being former Governor of New York, William Seward. Of course, Lincoln was the favored son candidate for … More Mr. Lincoln
Matthew Brady Today is Abraham Lincoln’s 208th birthday. Most Americans when they think of places important to Lincoln focus on Illinois or Kentucky or maybe even Washington, D.C. Not many would think of New York City. But New York was crucial to Lincoln’s presidency. It was here on February 25, 1860 that he gave a … More Happy Birthday, Mr.Lincoln!
Today marks the anniversary of the beginning of the Draft Riots of New York City. Like today’s weather, it was a hot, muggy day with a very unhappy lower class roaming the streets. New York had been deeply divided at the beginning of the Civil War and the ensuing two years since the first shot … More July 13, 1863
Bowery & Canal 