by Bob | Apr 19, 2019 | Hidden History
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Admiral Howe held a meeting on that day on the top of Staten Island to discuss halting the conflict even as George Washington’s troops were retreating after their defeat on Long Island. This little known footnote to history...
by Bob | Apr 14, 2019 | Hidden History
We all agree this was a tragic event, but also there seems to be a feeling that since the Civil War was essentially “won” at the time, that it wasn’t earth-shattering. I submit that Lincoln’s assassination is one of, if not the most, important...
by Bob | Apr 4, 2019 | Hidden History
Why was it first built? What happened to it? How did it become a major tourist attraction in New York City? History of the High Line; New York City from Bob...
by Bob | Apr 2, 2019 | Hidden History
Basking the glow of Watergate, the Pentagon Papers and other coups, the press corps was riding hide. Then the perfect storm hit New York City in 1977. Rupert Murdoch bought the venerable NY Post, originally founded by Alexander Hamilton. Son of Sam was in the midst of...
by Bob | Apr 1, 2019 | Hidden History
Interesting to research this. I remember most of these songs. 1977 was an interesting year in that several different sounds were converging in different directions: rock, disco, punk was on the rise, etc. The Music of 1977. What was #1? Song? Album? Group? from Bob...
by Bob | Mar 29, 2019 | Hidden History
My latest slideshare, the first of a number that will revolve around the world of New York Minute: 1977, New York City. First Blood meets Breaking Bad from Bob Mayer Nothing but good times ahead! NEW YORK...
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