Underwood & Underwood, Children's Aid Society, National Orphan Train Complex, 1909
New York City founded in 1853. It serves 150,000 children per year, providing foster care, medical and mental health services, and a wide range of…
Tags: Child Welfare, Children's Aid Society, Community, Foster Care, Healthcare, Mental Health, Nonprofits, NYC
New York, State of New York - Constitution, New York, 1788
State Motto of New Your "Excelsior" - Ever Upward. The First New York State Constitution, 1977 This constitution was framed by a convention which…
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The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus Jr. (1889-1961), The Straus Historical Society, 1937
Nathan Straus Jr. (1889-1961) was the son of Nathan and Lina Gutherz Straus. He was not interested in going into the family's business of…
Tags: FDR, Housing, Nathan Straus Jr., New York, NY, NYC, Straus Family
The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus: New York City Board of Health, The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1900s
In 1897, Nathan Straus (1848-1931) became the President and Commissioner of the New York City Board of Health for a two year term. Nathan took his…
Tags: Board of Health, Life Lines, Nathan Straus, NYC, Public Health, Straus Family
The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus (1848-1931), The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1920s
When we think of public service and the Straus family, we usually think of Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926). A few of his positions include Minister to…
Tags: Commissioner, Democrat, Foresty Board, Health, Nathan Straus, NYC, Philanthropy, Straus Family
The Straus Historical Society, Jesse Isidor Straus, The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1930s
Jesse Isidor Straus (1872-1936) was born in June 25th, 1872 at 28 West 38th Street in New York City. He attended Harvard and graduated in 1893 with an…
Tags: Atlanta, Cuba, Jesse Isidor Straus, Macy's, NYC, Retail, Tuskegee, United Hospital Fund, Woodrow Wilson
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
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
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