The World of Yiddish Theater, As Seen By Alter Kacyzne
While cataloging the Museum’s Yiddish theater collection, I stumbled across some photographs that stood out among the thousands I had seen. They are beautiful, expertly lit yet not artificial, as … Continue reading
December 18, 2012 · 3 Comments
Beefsteaks – A 19th-century Dining Craze
Do you remember several years ago when some New York restaurants actually had their patrons dining on beds? That short-lived phenomenon is just one of many dining fads that have … Continue reading
December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment
The Great Crystal Palace Fire of 1858
The New York Crystal Palace was a cast-iron and steel structure completed in 1853 on the site of current day Bryant Park, located between 42nd and 40th streets to the … Continue reading
December 4, 2012 · 6 Comments
