[WATCH] The Scots Who Built New York With John Kinnear, Historian Preservation Architect

Historian preservation architect John Kinnear will examine the considerable impact of Scottish-American architects, artisans, and engineers on the development of New York – from the 1700s till today. Scots of all creative endeavors have been part of the making of New York and America. One of the many artisans, engineers, and architects of direct Scottish descent that Mr. Kinnear will focus on is John McComb Jr., an architect who designed numerous New York buildings, including Gracie Mansion, New York City Hall, and Hamilton Grange.