Thursday, February 12, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Dublin House, Manhattan.
DUBLIN HOUSE BAR is a family-owned Irish pub, which has been in business since 1921. It was founded by John Carway, an Irish immigrant from Dublin, who rented the space during Prohibition.
"The huge overhanging neon sign we have outside was installed in 1933 right after it “officially” opened. It was designed by E.G. Clarke and is quite unique in that it is not only in the shape of a double-sided green harp but has the words tap room in red flashing on and off."
Gerrand Daly, bartender
(From our book NEW YORK NIGHTS)
"The huge overhanging neon sign we have outside was installed in 1933 right after it “officially” opened. It was designed by E.G. Clarke and is quite unique in that it is not only in the shape of a double-sided green harp but has the words tap room in red flashing on and off."
Gerrand Daly, bartender
(From our book NEW YORK NIGHTS)
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
STORE FRONT: The Disappearing Face of New York Municipal Art Society of New York Walking Tour of the East Village and Lower East Side
Date: Sunday, March 15
Time:11:00 AM
Cost: $20 / $15 Members
https://secure3.convio.net/masnyc/site/Ecommerce/2043293166?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=4834&store_id=1221
Notes: Please purchase tickets online or call (212) 935-2075, Monday-Friday 9-5.
Meeting locations are provided after tickets are purchased.
All tours proceed rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.
For the latest transit info, please check http://www.mta.info/ and http://www.mta.info/weekender.html.
The traditional storefront in New York City that has prevailed in some cases for over a century is facing several new setbacks. These family-run businesses started out as traditional mom-and-pop stores passed down from generation to generation, and there was a time when they defined our neighborhoods. Many were humble stores tucked away on narrow side streets, while others had become well-known institutions on historic avenues. Each store turned out to be as unique as their customers, run by owners with a commitment to tradition and special service. Not only are these modest small businesses falling away in the face of modernization, gentrification, and conformity, the once unique appearance and character of our colorful streets suffers in the process. A diverse mix of Jewish, Italian, Irish, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Chinese and Hispanic mom and pop storefronts will be visited including many culinary specialty stores. Join guides and MAS Summit speakers James & Karla Murray, the photographers and authors of "STORE FRONT: The Disappearing Face of New York and New York Nights," as they visit some of the remarkable East Village and Lower East Side storefronts documented in their books, and remember those which have disappeared. Unique 19th and 20th century retail graphics and neon signage as well as architectural adornments will be discussed.
Time:11:00 AM
Cost: $20 / $15 Members
https://secure3.convio.net/masnyc/site/Ecommerce/2043293166?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=4834&store_id=1221
Notes: Please purchase tickets online or call (212) 935-2075, Monday-Friday 9-5.
Meeting locations are provided after tickets are purchased.
All tours proceed rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.
For the latest transit info, please check http://www.mta.info/ and http://www.mta.info/weekender.html.
The traditional storefront in New York City that has prevailed in some cases for over a century is facing several new setbacks. These family-run businesses started out as traditional mom-and-pop stores passed down from generation to generation, and there was a time when they defined our neighborhoods. Many were humble stores tucked away on narrow side streets, while others had become well-known institutions on historic avenues. Each store turned out to be as unique as their customers, run by owners with a commitment to tradition and special service. Not only are these modest small businesses falling away in the face of modernization, gentrification, and conformity, the once unique appearance and character of our colorful streets suffers in the process. A diverse mix of Jewish, Italian, Irish, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Chinese and Hispanic mom and pop storefronts will be visited including many culinary specialty stores. Join guides and MAS Summit speakers James & Karla Murray, the photographers and authors of "STORE FRONT: The Disappearing Face of New York and New York Nights," as they visit some of the remarkable East Village and Lower East Side storefronts documented in their books, and remember those which have disappeared. Unique 19th and 20th century retail graphics and neon signage as well as architectural adornments will be discussed.
The GVSHP's photo set of our talk on 12.2.14 at the Sixth Street Community Center in the East Village
"Here's a look back at photos from a program we did in December - James & Karla Murray's superb photo images of Greenwich Village and East Village storefronts. Their books are awesome!"
Greenwich Village Society For Historic Preservation.
Full photo set:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gvshp/sets/72157649595015151
Support GVSHP here: http://www.gvshp.org/_gvshp/index.htm
Greenwich Village Society For Historic Preservation.
Full photo set:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gvshp/sets/72157649595015151
Support GVSHP here: http://www.gvshp.org/_gvshp/index.htm
Monday, February 9, 2015
New Yorker Hotel, Miami.
The hotel is located in Miami's Modern Architectural District (MiMo) was originally a motel from the 1950s. It has been owned and renovated by husband and wife Walter and Shirley who did most if the work themselves. Shirley's father who immigrated to Miami from Cuba after the revolution purchased the motel in 1980 from the original owners. The original motel was designed in 1953 by Norman Giller who was famous for his profound influence on the Post World War II modern architectural movement in Miami known as "Miami Modern". The neon signage is original.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Live Bait, Flatiron District, NYC.
This restaurant and bar located directly across the street from Madison Square Park has been in business since 1987. It has operated as a bar since the early 1940s and its neon signage is original and was installed in 1941. (From our book NEW YORK NIGHTS)
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