Cutler School (New York)
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The Cutler School of New York was a primary through college preparatory boy's school in New York
established in 1876 by Arthur Cutler. (A.B., Harvard 1870; Ph.D., Princeton 1885). The school's founder tutored Theodore Roosevelt
, who entered Harvard in 1876. The majority of Cutler graduates entered Harvard, Columbia, Yale, and Princeton, the numbers being in the order named. The school appears to have moved from 49 and 51 East 61st Street to Madison Avenue after 1918, when its founder died. Although the school advertised for students in October 1923, the school property at 755 Madison Avenue was sold in January 1924. (Assembled from New York Times articles.)
Noted alumni include politicians James William Husted, James C. Auchincloss
, Howard Alexander Smith, and Francis Burton Harrison
, writer Guy Wetmore Carryl
, philanthropist Charles A. Dana, and aviation pioneer Grover Loening
.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
established in 1876 by Arthur Cutler. (A.B., Harvard 1870; Ph.D., Princeton 1885). The school's founder tutored Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
, who entered Harvard in 1876. The majority of Cutler graduates entered Harvard, Columbia, Yale, and Princeton, the numbers being in the order named. The school appears to have moved from 49 and 51 East 61st Street to Madison Avenue after 1918, when its founder died. Although the school advertised for students in October 1923, the school property at 755 Madison Avenue was sold in January 1924. (Assembled from New York Times articles.)
Noted alumni include politicians James William Husted, James C. Auchincloss
James C. Auchincloss
James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965....
, Howard Alexander Smith, and Francis Burton Harrison
Francis Burton Harrison
Francis Burton Harrison was an American statesman who served in the United States House of Representatives and appointed Governor-General of the Philippines by President of the United States Woodrow Wilson...
, writer Guy Wetmore Carryl
Guy Wetmore Carryl
Guy Wetmore Carryl was an American humorist and poet.-Biography:Carryl was born in New York City, the first-born of author Charles Edward Carryl and Mary R. Wetmore....
, philanthropist Charles A. Dana, and aviation pioneer Grover Loening
Grover Loening
Grover Cleveland Loening was an American aircraft manufacturer.-Biography:Loening was born in Bremen, Germany, while his American-born father was stationed there as U.S. Consul. He graduated from Columbia University in New York City, where he was awarded the first-ever degree in Aeronautical...
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