April 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.
Past Article
May 30, 2022 5 Comments
Postcard History has reached a milestone – Three Years of Publication! As we end our third year, it seemed appropriate to present a two-part article that would open our fourth year. Coney Island is a genuine American experience and only a few know it the way Hy Mariampolski does.