Jimmy Michael
1877–1904 (age 27)
Biography
Jimmy Michael lived in Greenwich Village at a time when its streets brimmed with artists, writers, and dreamers, and he navigated that world with openness and warmth. His friends remembered him for extending hospitality to newcomers and for a lively curiosity that lifted even ordinary conversations.
His life was cut too short, but the energy he shared in those bohemian gatherings left a gentle imprint that reassured others of the power of camaraderie amid a bustling city.