Elizabeth Hamilton (née Schuyler; August 9, 1757 – November 9, 1854), also known as Eliza or Betsey, was an influential figure in early American history.
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New York City Files Plans For Inwood Library Redevelopment
The city has filed controversial plans to transform the Inwood Library branch into a 14-story residential building with a three-story library at its base.Continue reading
Michael Luwoye Talks “Hamilton” At Build
"Hamilton: An American Musical" is a sung- and rapped-through musical about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow.Continue reading
The Hamilton Bank Building, Harlem, NY, 1893 (Print)
The Hamilton Bank Building, named after Harlemite Alexander Hamilton, at 213, 215 and 217 West 125th Street in Harlem, NY, 1893.Continue reading
Alexander Hamilton At Battle Of Harlem Heights, NY 1757–1804
A painting of Alexander Hamilton during the American Revolutionary War, at the Battle of Harlem Heights in New York on September 16, 1776.Continue reading
Restore Grant’s Tomb To Its Glory (Photographs)
Hearing the term “national park,” most Americans probably think of Yellowstone or Yosemite, expanses that preserve some of the most remarkable natural features in the country. Continue reading
Grave Robbing And The Doctors Riot Of 1788
The origins of the Grave Robbing And The Doctors Riot civil disturbance began in early February of 1788 and broke out in mid April of that year. Actually the City’s doctors did not riot as the name implies. Continue reading
Rare “Harlem, New York, 1964” (Video 1/3)
The video is filmed on a snowy winter day with a panoply of legendary to little known locations throughout Harlem, New York.Continue reading
Fabulous Harlem Townhouse With A Indoor/Outdoor Experience Seeks $3.75M
A Hamilton Heights townhouse has hit the market for $3.75 million, and according to the brokerbabble, it’s a "once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history on one of the most desirable landmarked streets, Hamilton Terrace."Continue reading
Tips To Delve Into Your Family Harlem History
Genealogy websites that help people trace their family histories love to focus on fortunate souls descended from royalty, or related in some distant and indirect way to Maya Angelou (pictured in CA).Continue reading
Harlem’s ‘Hamilton’ Wins Tony for Best Musical
Having won the Pulitzer prize and a Grammy award, as well as being a runaway commercial success earning $600,000 in profit every week, the musical Hamilton surprised no one by dominating the Tony awards in New York on Sunday night. Continue reading
Hotel And Offices At 2420 Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights
Youngwoo and Associates is planning an ambitious commercial project on the eastern edge of Washington Heights. Yesterday, the firm filed plans to develop a two-tower, 18-story hotel and office building at 2420 Amsterdam Avenue, next to the Harlem River Drive and Highbridge Park.Continue reading
Celebrate Earth Day With A Trip To A National Park In Harlem
Today is Earth Day, the United Nations signed the Paris Agreement, a pledge to protecting our planet for future generations. America has continued our commitment to preserving nature by creating the National Park Service (NPS).Continue reading
HW Pick: Harriet Tubman First African-American On U.S. Currency
Anti-slavery crusader Harriet Tubman will become the first African-American on the face of U.S. paper currency, and the first woman in more than a century, when she replaces former President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.Continue reading
“Hamilton The Revolution” The Book Signing Uptown
Meet Uptown's own, Lin-Manuel Miranda as he autographs for you an advanced copy of Hamilton The Revolution about the one time Uptown resident Alexander Hamilton at Hamilton Grange in Hamilton Heights. Continue reading