Today in History - May 1

Today in History - May 1

On May 1, 1764, Benjamin Henry Latrobe, considered to be the first professional architect in America, was born at Fulneck, a settlement of the Moravian Church near Leeds in Yorkshire, England. Continue reading.

On May 1, 1931, with the press of a ceremonial button in Washington, D.C., President Herbert Hoover turned on the lights of the Empire State Building. Continue reading.

On May 1, 1916, employees of the Puritan Underwear Company participated in the May Day worker’s parade in New York City. Continue reading.

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