Native New Yorkers Historical Society
Appearance
Founder | Felix J. Cuervo |
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Founded at | New York |
Type | Historical |
Headquarters | New York |
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Official language | English |
The Native New Yorkers Historical Society was an organization located in New York.[1]
The Native New Yorkers Historical Society was founded to preserve New York's past.[1]
Felix J. Cuervo was the organizations' founder and president.[1]
Cuervo, A Navy veteran of World War II, died in August, 1992 at Long Island Jewish Hospital at age 73, his son Robert reported he died of cancer.[1]
The Native New Yorkers Historical Society, along with the New York Life Insurance Company, was instrumental is having a commemorative bronze plaque placed at the Chester A. Arthur Home when the house was delcared a National Historic Landmark on January 12, 1965.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Daniels, Lee A. (August 8, 1992). "Felix J. Cuervo, 73; Led Group Devoted To New York's Past". The New York Times. p. 10.
- ^ "Chester A. Arthur House". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. September 10, 2007. Archived from the original on October 13, 2007. Retrieved October 19, 2007.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Chester A. Arthur Home" (pdf). National Park Service. 1978. Retrieved May 22, 2017.