Cooper Union, NYC
Near Astor Place and Fourth Avenue, six blocks down from Union Square, is Cooper Union, one of the most prestigious arts, engineering and architectural schools in the country.
It was founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper, an industrialist, engineer, and philanthropist who is credited for building the first American railroad locomotive, the Tom Thumb. Cooper later built several ironworks, many of which serviced the new railroad industry.
In 1876, he ran for President of the United States on a pro-labor, third-party ticket that might have hurt the chances of his fellow philanthropic New Yorker, Samuel J. TIlden, who lost the preisdency to Republican Rutherford B.Hayes.
Noted for producing several great engineers and designers, the Cooper Union became famous almost as soon as it was founded. It was there on February 27, 1860, that Abraham Lincoln made his "right makes might" speech, which made him a national figure.
The main building, shown here, was designed by architect F.A. Peterson in the Italianate style. It's a national historic landmark.
In 2009 the school celebrated its sesquicentennial.
Cooper Union, NYC
Near Astor Place and Fourth Avenue, six blocks down from Union Square, is Cooper Union, one of the most prestigious arts, engineering and architectural schools in the country.
It was founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper, an industrialist, engineer, and philanthropist who is credited for building the first American railroad locomotive, the Tom Thumb. Cooper later built several ironworks, many of which serviced the new railroad industry.
In 1876, he ran for President of the United States on a pro-labor, third-party ticket that might have hurt the chances of his fellow philanthropic New Yorker, Samuel J. TIlden, who lost the preisdency to Republican Rutherford B.Hayes.
Noted for producing several great engineers and designers, the Cooper Union became famous almost as soon as it was founded. It was there on February 27, 1860, that Abraham Lincoln made his "right makes might" speech, which made him a national figure.
The main building, shown here, was designed by architect F.A. Peterson in the Italianate style. It's a national historic landmark.
In 2009 the school celebrated its sesquicentennial.