November 15: Ole Singstad
November 15: On this date in 1940, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, engineered by Ole Singstad, opened to traffic.
November 14: Leonard Bernstein
November 14: Leonard Bernstein made his debut at the New York Philharmonic on this date in 1953.
November 13: Bird Bill
November 13: The aptly-named Thomas Woodcock, on this date in 1852, submitted his bill to Green-Wood for 168 birds: 48 skylarks, 24 woodlarks, 48 goldfinches, 24 robins, 12 thrushes, and 12 blackbirds.
Heading In The Right Direction
Sometimes showing up is a big part of the battle. But, even if you do show up, you have to make every effort to head in the right direction. I recently heard from Albin Lohr-Jones, who had come across a nice little marble sculpture at Green-Wood. When Albin found it, it looked to his eye like … Read more
November 12: Sarah Kaims
November 12: On this date in 1854, Sarah Kaims died at the age of 117 years, 3 months, and 16 days.
November 11: James Renwick, Jr.
November 11: On this date in 1818, James Renwick, Jr., who would go on to design St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grace Church on Broadway, the Smithsonian Castle, and the Renwick Gallery, was born.
November 10: James Brooks
November 10: Congressman James Brooks, born on this date in 1810, was censured by the House in 1873 for his involvement in the Credit Mobilier scandal.
November 9: Napoleon Sarony
November 9: On this date in 1896, Napoleon Sarony, photographer to the stars, including Oscar Wilde, Sarah Bernhardt, Lillie Langtry, and Lillian Russell, died.
November 8: Charles Feltman
November 8: Charles Feltman, the inventor of the hot dog (putting a sausage in a bun), was born on this date in 1841; he died in 1910.
November 7: Richard Yates
November 7: Richard Yates, novelist and short-story writer best known for “Revolutionary Road,” died on this date in 1992; the book was made into a movie that was released in 2008.