Martin F. Tanahey
Martin F. Tanahey (1874[1] – May 20,[2] 1930) was an American politician who served as alderman of New York City's first district from 1922 to his death in 1930.[1][2] In that capacity he served much of the Lower East Side and the Financial District. A Democrat, he served as a lieutenant of Tammany Hall boss Thomas "Big Tom" Foley.[1][2] After Foley's death he was a candidate for Tammany Hall leader of the first Assembly District but ultimately moved to have such position taken up by Assemblyman Peter J. Hamill.[3] Martin F. Tanahey Playground in the Two Bridges neighborhood was named in his honor in 1952.[1] Tanahey had previously broken ground for a new playground on Cherry Street in 1925.[4]
Born in the Lower East Side,[1] he had previously served as chief clerk of the New York State Labor Department and later as assistant appraiser of the Port of New York.[1] He had also served as an assistant government appraiser in President Wilson's administration.[1] He died of pneumonia in his home in 1930.[1] On May 27 the remainder of the Board of Aldermen elected David A. Mahoney to fill his vacancy.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Tanahey Playground Highlights". NYC Parks. New York City Parks Department. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Martin Tanahey dies". New York Daily News. May 21, 1930. Retrieved March 29, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hamill assumes Foley mantle". Buffalo Courier. April 30, 1925. Retrieved March 29, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "First Dirt". New York Daily News. July 8, 1925. Retrieved March 29, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Aldermen elect Mahoney to Board". The Brooklyn Standard Union. Vol. 66, no. 280. May 27, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved May 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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