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William Henry Fry

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Portrait photograph of William Henry Fry For the woodcarver and gilder, see William H. Fry. William Henry Fry (August 10, 1813 – December 21, 1864) was a pioneering American composer, music critic, and journalist. Fry was the first person born in the United States to write for a large symphony orchestra, and the first to compose a publicly performed opera. [1] He was also the first music critic for a major American newspaper, and he was the first person to insist that his fellow countrymen support American-made music. Contents 1 Biography 2 Death 3 Compositions 4 Writings 5 Modern editions 6 References 7 External links Biography William Henry Fry was born on August 10, 1813 in Philadelphia. His father, William Fry, was a prominent printer and, along with Roberts Vaux and Robert Walsh, ran the National Gazette and Literary Register , a major American newspaper at the time—edited by Robert Walsh from 1821 to 1836. William Henry had fou

George William Curtis

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George William Curtis Curtis between 1855 and 1865 Born February 24, 1824 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. [1] Died August 31, 1892 (1892-08-31) (aged 68) New York City, New York, U.S. Nationality American Occupation Writer, editor Political party Republican Signature George William Curtis (February 24, 1824 – August 31, 1892) was an American writer and public speaker, born in Providence, Rhode Island, of New Englander ancestry. A Republican, he spoke in favor of African-American equality and civil rights. Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Works 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 External links Early life and education Curtis, the son of George and Mary Elizabeth (Burrill) Curtis, was born in Providence on February 24, 1824, [2] and his mother died when he was two. His maternal grandfather, James Burrill, Jr., served in the United States Senate representing Rhode Island from 1817 to 1820. At si

Rehoboth (Chappaqua, New York)

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Rehoboth U.S. National Register of Historic Places North profile and west (front) elevation, 2009 Show map of New York Show map of the US Location Chappaqua, NY Nearest city White Plains Coordinates 41°9′21″N 73°46′10″W  /  41.15583°N 73.76944°W  / 41.15583; -73.76944 Coordinates: 41°9′21″N 73°46′10″W  /  41.15583°N 73.76944°W  / 41.15583; -73.76944 Area 1.8 acres (7,300 m 2 ) Built 1856 Architect Horace Greeley (original), Ralph Adams Cram (conversion) MPS Horace Greeley TR NRHP reference # 79003214 [1] Added to NRHP April 19, 1979 Rehoboth is a historic former barn located on Aldridge Road in Chappaqua, New York, United States. It is a concrete structure that has been renovated into a house with some Gothic Revival decorative elements. In 1979 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1] It was designed and built in the mid-19th century by newspaper editor and activist Horace Greeley a

Chappaqua, New York

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"Chappaqua" redirects here. For the film, see Chappaqua (film). Hamlet & CDP in New York, United States Chappaqua Hamlet & CDP Etymology: Algonquian for "the rustling land" Location of Chappaqua, New York Coordinates (Downtown): 41°9′32″N 73°46′20″W  /  41.15889°N 73.77222°W  / 41.15889; -73.77222 Coordinates: 41°9′32″N 73°46′20″W  /  41.15889°N 73.77222°W  / 41.15889; -73.77222 Country United States State New York Region Hudson Valley County Westchester Town New Castle Seat New Castle Town Hall 41°9′19″N 73°46′28″W  /  41.15528°N 73.77444°W  / 41.15528; -73.77444 320 ft (98 m) Government  • Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein  • Town Board Adam Brodsky Elise Mottel Lisa Katz Jason Chapin Area  • Total 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km 2 )  • Land 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km 2 ) Elevation 330 ft (100 m) Population (2010) 1,436  • Density 3,191.1/sq mi (1,232.1/km 2 ) Time zone UTC-5 (EST)