November 13: Bird Bill

November 13: The aptly-named Thomas Woodcock, on this date in 1852, submitted his bill to Green-Wood for 168 birds: 48 skylarks, 24 woodlarks, 48 goldfinches, 24 robins, 12 thrushes, and 12 blackbirds.

November 11: James Renwick, Jr.

November 11: On this date in 1818, James Renwick, Jr., who would go on to design St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grace Church on Broadway, the Smithsonian Castle, and the Renwick Gallery, was born.