Prior to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of June 30th 1906, there were many purveyors who foisted various toxic preparations and other snake oils on the American public. Charles G. Lennon was one such pharmacist and druggist.
Dalton & Hamer’s Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century. Published 1910. An illustrative guide that covers Conder tokens throughout the […]
William W. Wilbur is infamous for having been an auctioneer who owned and operated a mercantile during the pre-Civil War […]
Shortly before the American Civil War, an Irish nationalist militia was formed in the United States. Founded by Irish immigrants […]
The Tyson & Company omnibus service operated in New York City in the mid-18th century. The company operated several routes, […]
Situated at the southernmost tip of Manhattan, Fort Clinton was erected as defensive countermeasure to British forces as the threat […]
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