Hilly Kristal is the only person I listed, but I think of the many others who've vanished, not only to death, but eviction. Like the residents of the Breslin Hotel and other victims of development, eminent domain, and rising rents. New York is hemhorraging creative people.
I added Chumley's because while they claim to be rebuilding, whatever rises will not be the same, and Chumley's, the original, is surely dead.
That's it for the notes. I think the list, with its links and tally of years, can speak for itself. Combined, we've seen close to 1,000 years of New York history vanish in 2007.
1551 Broadway: 112 years old
Gertel's: 93 years old
The Playpen Theater: 91 years old
Chumley's: 79 years old
Jade Mountain: 76 years old
Hilly Kristal (& the spirit of CBGB's): 75 years old
Gordon Novelty Shop Signage: 73 years old
Moondance Diner: exact age unknown, in its 70s
Kurowycky Meats: 52 years old
The Funny Store: 50 years old
Copeland's: 49 years old
Donuts Coffee Shop: 32 years old
Sucelt: 31 years old
Teresa's: approximately 22 years old
Dick's Bar: age unknown
7th Avenue Books: 6 years old
Isn't Chumley's suppose to reopen?
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the continued high level of reporting with your powerful photos and insights...your caring.
I get so tired for all the battles re: this tsunami of community crushing development that I can't keep up.
I praised you on my blog and than did a short list of who has survived -- who remains in 2008 for now...
and they are very loved by the community.
www.47e3.org
Whole Earth Bakery and Kitchen at least until through January
www.kidsmagicgarden.net
Big industrial strength hugs and love especially to those who have sent me support.
Love,
Suzannah
I just learned, with great shock, that the Dojo on St. Mark's closed in 2007. I was thinking about it last week and decided to Google it. I still can't believe it. (The other one just doesn't count.)
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