the Knickerbocker Group

The Knickerbocker Group was a collective of influential New York-based businessmen and financiers in the early 20th century who shaped the city’s economic and cultural landscape. They played a key role in developing Manhattan’s infrastructure and advocating for modernization, often working together to influence public policy and urban growth. While not a formal organization with a strict hierarchy, their combined efforts significantly impacted New York’s transformation into a major global metropolis during that era. Their activities reflected the broader patterns of business alliances that drove urban expansion and economic development in the United States.