Grant's Tomb was one of the most popular tourist attractions in New York City. Ulysses S. Grant was one of the most influential figures of 19th century America is entombed with his wife there. Ulysses S. Grant was not only a tremendously popular Civil War general, but he later served two terms as president and was credited with helping bring the country together after the tumultuous presidency of Andrew Johnson.

Grant lived his final years in New York City and had requested to be interred there. Construction completed for Grant tomb and memorial in 1897. Grant's Tomb is the largest tomb in the United States.