In one part of the collection, photos depict the scene of an attempted bombing with dynamite on train tracks. In addition to organized crime, he also worked on the NYPD Bomb Squad and Homicide Unit, not to mention his undercover work infiltrating Communist organizations.īeyond the force, he also protected several celebrities including FDR, James Cagney, and Winston Churchill.Īfter a long and successful career, Canevari retired in 1952, at the age of 49, having served nearly 25 years.Īttempted train bombing: Fascinating collection related to an attempted train bombing, consisting of five original and seven typed witness statements, most dated February 15, 1930 With a career beginning in 1928 at the age of 25, Canevari eventually rose to the rank of Detective 2nd Grade, mainly through his work on organized crime.
