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Interestingly, though, they were only wed for a short period before Eliza actually sued for divorce– which was practically unheard of at the time.
But Aaron ended up dying before their separation was finalized. So Eliza remained in this very mansion by herself for decades before dying inside in 1865.
The mansion was originally constructed in 1765 and, to this day, remains the oldest house in New York City. Manhattan natives and tourists alike can also go tour the historic home now.
But beware, many visitors claim that they have come face to face with Eliza’s very ghost inside. And some even go on “paranormal investigations” inside in hopes of stumbling upon a paranormal encounter.
Pier 54
When the Titanic tragically sank on April 14, 1912, the RMS Carpathia was the only boat to rescue any survivors– seven hundred and five, to be exact.
And three days after the disaster, the ship actually brought the survivors to Pier 54 in the West Village of Manhattan.
At the time, no information about the survivors had been released to the public. So, everyone from journalists to families huddled on the pier and waited to learn what had happened.
And today, the only remains of this spot is the large, looming gate– which serves as a reminder of this spot’s devastating history.
Harry Houdini’s Gravesite
After Harry delivered a breakthrough performance in 1899, he immediately mystified the public, and “Houdini” became a household name.
