Tommy was a cat of remarkable beauty, but he also had strong lungs and fighting qualities. Mrs. Hall acquired the cat in 1887, and though he often wandered the neighborhood looking to stir things up, he never strayed far from home. That is, until the summer of 1895.
Posts Tagged ‘New York City History’
1931: Christmas for Toby Wendel, the Millionaire Dog of Fifth Ave. and 39th Street
Posted: 24th December 2024 by The Hatching Cat in Christmas Animal Tales, Dog TailsTags: 442 Fifth Avenue, Ella Wendel, John Daniel Wendel, John G. Wendel, John Taylor, New York City History, Toby Wendel
Many years ago, I wrote about Toby Wendel, the French Poodle who lived in the old Wendel mansion on Fifth Avenue and 39th Street. I recently came across this story about a Christmas celebration for the dog, while doing some extra research about the Wendel family for an upcoming presentation.
1905: Harry, the Lifesaving Horse of Dreamland, Coney Island
Posted: 12th October 2024 by The Hatching Cat in FDNY Horses/Mascots, Horse TalesTags: Coney Island, Fighting the Flames, Horses, New York City History
The following incredible tale about a retired fire horse that saved a little girl’s life at Coney Island Dreamland is based on the story in my new book, The Bravest Pets of Gotham: Tales of Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York.
