Abram Hewitt was an American lawyer,
teacher, and businessman. He was the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, former mayor of
New York City and US Congressman. He played a significant role in the Cooper
Union, the company his father-in-law founded. Hewitt was also instrumental in
the construction and financing of the subway system in New York City. Because
of that, Hewitt was named the “Father of the New York City Subway System.”
Hewitt started with Trenton Iron Company in 1845. By 1854, the company was able to produce its first structural wrought iron beams. After he married Sarah Cooper, Hewitt supervised the construction of Cooper Union. With this institution, Peter Cooper offered free education. Soon, Hewitt himself chaired the Cooper Union.
Hewitt’s interest in politics started in 1886 after winning the mayoralty race in New York City. However, Hewitt’s administration was not successful because he showed unpleasant behavior and nativist beliefs.
In spite of his unpopular term as mayor, he was known to defend sound money principles and was recognized for the quote, “Unnecessary taxation is unjust taxation.” He also spearheaded civil service reforms and played an important role in the construction of the New York City Subway.
Hewitt started with Trenton Iron Company in 1845. By 1854, the company was able to produce its first structural wrought iron beams. After he married Sarah Cooper, Hewitt supervised the construction of Cooper Union. With this institution, Peter Cooper offered free education. Soon, Hewitt himself chaired the Cooper Union.
Hewitt’s interest in politics started in 1886 after winning the mayoralty race in New York City. However, Hewitt’s administration was not successful because he showed unpleasant behavior and nativist beliefs.
In spite of his unpopular term as mayor, he was known to defend sound money principles and was recognized for the quote, “Unnecessary taxation is unjust taxation.” He also spearheaded civil service reforms and played an important role in the construction of the New York City Subway.
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