The Straus Historical Society, Isidor Straus (1845-1912), The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1900s
Isidor (1845-1912), Nathan (1948-1931) and Oscar Straus (1850-1926) were close friends of Grover Cleveland, Governor of New York (1883-1885) and…
Tags: Chamber of Commerce, Grover Cleveland, House, Isidor Straus, NY, Straus Family, Tariff Reform
Educational Alliance, Isidor Straus: Educational Alliance, Educational Alliance & The Straus Historical Society, Building photo - before 1906 Plaque photo - unknown
The Educational Alliance on 197 East Broadway in New York City was founded by a group of Jewish philanthropists including Isidor Straus. The building…
Tags: Community, Education, Educational Alliance, Isidor Straus, Jewish, NYC
Kruger and Firemen's Memorial Committee, Isidor Straus: Kruger and Firemen’s Memorial, The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1900s
The Kruger and Firemen's Memorial in New York City was first suggested in 1908 by the late Episcopal Bishop Henry C. Potter. He preached a sermon at…
Tags: Fire, Firemen, Isidor Straus, Kruger and Firemen Memorial, NYC, Titanic
The Straus Historical Society, Isidor Straus: U.S. House of Representatives, The Straus Historical Society, 1894
Many people are not aware that Isidor Straus (1845-1912) served in the House of Representatives during the second Cleveland administration. Although…
Tags: Grover Cleveland, House of Representatives, Isidor Straus, Mercantilism, Railroads, Straus Family
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