The John Purroy Mitchel Memorial, 91st Street and Fifth Avenue
Posted on April 10, 2017 by
— No CommentsThis unusual work honors the memory of John Purroy Mitchel, who, upon taking office in 1914 at the age of 34, was and remains New York City’s youngest elected mayor. A noted reformer famed for his personal honesty, Mitchel joined the army after failing to win reelection and died in a training mishap: news of… Continue reading