The Cooper-Hewitt Dynasty of New York
Guerin, Polly![The Cooper-Hewitt Dynasty of New York](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/275/27558543/CHSBZCOP0327558543.jpg)
Peter Cooper believed that he owed a debt to the city that had made him a rich man. During the nineteenth century, he made his fortune in industry and his name in politics, and he always felt a strong compulsion to give back to New York. His greatest achievement was the establishment of The Cooper Union, which allowed students from all walks of life to study science and art and is still providing those opportunities today. Cooper instilled thi...