On August 2nd, back in 1858, the first mailboxes were installed in Boston and New York City streets. The first U.S. letterbox sanctioned by the United States Postal Service was patented on March 9, 1858, by Philadelphia iron products manufacturer Albert Potts. Potts devised containers that were incorporated into street lamp posts. He called his …
One of the most fascinating ways different cultures distinguish themselves is through culinary traditions. Nowadays, Americans of African descent enjoy a flavorful cuisine that has been elevated to equal footing with other gourmet traditions. It’s called Soul Food. For some of the best Soul Food In Harlem, head to Harlem where you will not be …
Special day today in New York History! We are celebrating the 102nd anniversary of when women won the right to legally vote in our state back in 1917. The demand for women’s suffrage began to gather strength in the 1840s. The first national suffrage organizations were established in 1869. By 1890 they merged to form the National …