About John Francis Hylan
[Wikidata] American politician (1868–1936)... | [Wikipedia] John Francis Hylan, also known as "Red Mike" Hylan, was the 97th Mayor of New York City, from 1918 to 1925. From rural beginnings in the Catskills, Hylan eventually obtained work in Brooklyn as a laborer on the elevated railroad. During his nine years with the company, he worked his way to engineer,
