Abram Hewitt
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Abram Stevens Hewitt was an American politician, educator, ironmaking industrialist, and lawyer who was mayor of New York City for two years from 1887 to 1888. He also twice served as a U.S. Congressm
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1875–1879
Hewitt c. 1855–1865
Artists' conception, by Currier and Ives, of the bridge while construction was underway, 1872
Engraving published in Harper's Weekly, October 20, 1888
William Russell Grace
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William Russell Grace was an American politician, the first Roman Catholic mayor of New York City, and the founder of W. R. Grace and Company.
Abram Hewitt
…Abram Hewitt Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1875–1879 88th Mayor of New York City In office January 1, 1887 – December 31, 1888 Preceded by William Russell Grace Succeeded by Hugh J. Grant Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district In office March 4, 1881 – December 30, 1886 Preceded…
Grace, while Mayor of New York City