Grants Tomb, NYC Landmark
Somebody once asked the question, "who's Buried in Grants Tomb". The answer is of course, Ulysses S Grant. The great Civil War General and two time President of the United States is buried here along side his wife in the largest mausoleum in the country. Its a great stop to make when on your Bus Charter to NYC.
President Grant, a WestPoint Graduate served in office from 1869 to 1877. After his presidency, Grant came to reside in NYC. He died in 1885.
The money for the granite and marble mausoleum was donated by over 90,000 people from around the world and at the time cost more than $600,000 to build. The mausoleum contains Civil War artifacts as well as Grant memorabilia.
Grants Tomb is located in the East Side of Manhattan at 122nd street and Riverside Dr. Admission is free and the site is open 7 days a week 9:00am to 5:00pm, which makes it just perfect for the budget minded Bus Charter Group.
President Grant, a WestPoint Graduate served in office from 1869 to 1877. After his presidency, Grant came to reside in NYC. He died in 1885.
The money for the granite and marble mausoleum was donated by over 90,000 people from around the world and at the time cost more than $600,000 to build. The mausoleum contains Civil War artifacts as well as Grant memorabilia.
Grants Tomb is located in the East Side of Manhattan at 122nd street and Riverside Dr. Admission is free and the site is open 7 days a week 9:00am to 5:00pm, which makes it just perfect for the budget minded Bus Charter Group.
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