Billy McGlory

Billy McGlory (McGrory)
McGlory in 1884[1]
Born
William McGlory

1851
NationalityIrish-American
Other namesBilly McGrory
OccupationSaloon keeper
Known forNew York saloon keeper and underworld figure during the mid-to late 19th century; owner of the infamous Bowery resort McGlory's Armory Hall.

William McGlory (born McGrory; 1850–1927) was an American saloon keeper and underworld figure in New York City during the mid-to late 19th century. He was well known in The Bowery and Five Points districts, owning a number of popular establishments throughout the city, most notably McGlory's Armory Hall, a popular Bowery hangout for members of the underworld in the old Fourth and Sixth Wards.

  1. ^ Digital Collections, The New York Public Library. "(still image) Billy McGlory". The New York Public Library, Astor, Lennox, and Tilden Foundation. Retrieved June 13, 2017.