Henry Collins Brown

Henry Collins Brown (1862–1961) was a Scottish-born New York historian, lecturer, and author, and the founder of the Museum of the City of New York. He arrived in New York at the age of 13.[1] After working as an advertising salesman, traveling throughout New York City, he became a journalist for The Sun, writing about the city's history as well as its buildings. Brown also wrote several books about New York's history,[2] and was the editor of Valentine's Manual.

Brown was first married to Kate Ross (died March 1918). They had four sons and two daughters, including Kay B. Barrett. He married second Clara Brown Lyman on February 5, 1919; they resided at the New York Biltmore Hotel.[3] He was also known to have lived in Hastings-on-Hudson.[4]

  1. ^ Gray, Christopher (6 November 2005). "Preserving the Past, Planning the Future". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  2. ^ Morrone, Francis (28 April 2008). "New Life for the Museum of the City of New York". The New York Sun. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Mrs. Lyman Married to Henry Collins Brown". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Public domain ed.). 6 February 1919. p. 5. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Brown to Lecture at Masonic Temple" (PDF). The Yonkers Statesman. 16 March 1927. Retrieved 6 February 2015.