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Any idea who the old man is in the black suit? The photo was taken in New York around 1934. My grandmother is the girl to his left who is smiling up at him.




Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

MellowSmokeMan wrote:Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

Looks a bit like John F. Hylan. NYC archives might have some pictures of him late in life, but the dress and the build are right, as is the moustache and the hairline.

Chuck(G) wrote:

MellowSmokeMan wrote:Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

Looks a bit like John F. Hylan. NYC archives might have some pictures of him late in life, but the dress and the build are right, as is the moustache and the hairline.

I think that's it. Thank you!

Here's a photo of Hizonner, probably from the 20's with some guy with a stick.

Quiz: Who's the guy with the stick? (hint: Look at the writing on the photo)