Samuel Rea

Historical marker location:

2 Penn Plaza, New York, New York

( Marker is on 7th Avenue.)

Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Vice Pres. 1899-1912 President 1913-1925.

The first capital of the United States was actually located in New York City, from 1785 to 1790. The city also served as the temporary capital while Washington, D.C. was being built.