1928: Abe, the Times Square Tiger Cat Who Refused to Scat From the Hotel Lincoln, Part I » Hotel Lincoln 1928

The Hotel Lincoln opened on January 31, 1928, just 10 months after construction began. Built by the Chanin Construction Company at a cost of more than $10 million and to be operated by the Chanin interests through James T. Clyde, who has been named its managing director.

The Hotel Lincoln opened on January 31, 1928, just 10 months after construction began. Built by the Chanin Construction Company at a cost of more than $10 million and to be operated by the Chanin interests through James T. Clyde, who has been named its managing director. NYPL Digital Collections

The Hotel Lincoln opened on January 31, 1928, just 10 months after construction began. Built by the Chanin Construction Company at a cost of more than $10 million and to be operated by the Chanin interests through James T. Clyde, who has been named its managing director.