This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
First elephant in America lands in Philadelphia 1797
A historical note recalls that the first elephant exhibited in America arrived in Philadelphia in 1797. The item ties to broader anniversary listings and notable events of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fort Billow
Tenn
Union
van Cliburn
Frank Winfield Woolworth
Rodman
N.Y
Lancaster
Woolworth
F. W. Woolworth Co
New York City
S. Foote
Washington
Secret Service
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Johnson
St. Barnabas Chapel
Lynda Bird
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara