December 26, 2024
Tag: Second Avenue: New York’s Yiddish Rialto
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Second Avenue: New York’s Yiddish Rialto
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Yiddish theater sprouted in the capital cities of Eastern Europe but came into full bloom on Second Avenue on New York’s Lower East Side. Yiddish theater was a phenomenon that produced 20 or more shows every night. Postcard advertising was a favored media in finding audiences.
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April 30, 2024 4 Comments
This exceptional look at an American battleship helps develop a real appreciation of how a naval force protects our country. Postcards tell the story of one day in 1913 through 33 years of service ending in 1946.