This story is not for the squeamish but it’s an important story to tell as it says a lot about society in New York City beforer the Civil War. Plus, there’s a lot of talk about Russian bears in the political news these days, so it’s a timely tale to tell.
Posts Tagged ‘McLaughlin’s dog pits’
1855: Dennis, the Russian Bear That Fought at McLaughlin’s Dog Pit on First Avenue
Posted: 17th December 2016 by The Hatching Cat in Animal Attractions, Bear TalesTags: bear-baiting, James McLaughlin, McLaughlin's dog pits, New York City History, Peter Stuyvesant, rat-baiting, Theater for the New City
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