First Mailboxes in the United States
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 …
Category: New York History
Iconic Soul Food in Harlem
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 …
Women’s Suffrage in New York
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 …