Tag Archives: Mayor George B. McClellan
Stories in Sterling: How Silver Tells New York’s History, Part 1
Sure, silver is beautiful to look at. But there’s a lot more to learn beneath that sparkle. Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New York uncovers the stories behind the pieces, from the humble beginnings of a slave-made spoon to the ornate trophies of a corrupt political machine. In this two-part series, we [...]
“I’m Running This Train!”: Mayor McClellan And The First Subway Ride
Imagine you’re charged with taking a subway for a ride. Now imagine that subway was the first subway ever. A pretty daunting task! Mayor George B. McClellan had the honor of operating the first NYC subway train on October 27, 1904, and was pretty excited about it! The IRT had just opened, and McClellan was supposed [...]
