Native New Yorkers Historical Society
| Founder | Felix J. Cuervo |
|---|---|
| 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 State, founded to preserve its past.[1] The founder and president, Felix J. Cuervo,[1] was Navy veteran of World War II. He died of cancer in August, 1992 at Long Island Jewish Hospital at age 73.[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 declared a National Historic Landmark on January 12, 1965.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b c 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.