McSORLEYS Old Ale House, POST CARD, NYC,

Description: This vintage postcard features McSORLEYS Old Ale House in New York City, United States.THIS POSTCARD HAS BEEN AUTOGRAPHED FROM PEPE THE BARTENDER.. AS OF TODAY HE HAS BEEN WORKING THERE 51 YEARS. HE IS A LEGEND THERE. The postcard is a printed lithograph and has not been posted. It belongs to the category of topographical postcards and is a collectible item. The postcard captures the essence of the city's rich history and culture. It is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The postcard is a great addition to any collection and is a must-have for anyone who loves New York City.HistoryCount down to 170 years Old!HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!From it’s humble origins as an Irish working man’s saloon — cheese and crackers on the house-beer for pennies to its rediscovery by the mainstream in a 1940’s NEW YORKER magazine profile. McSorley’s is steeped in a cultural cacophony of Americana. Presidents, residents, authors and thieves — the lot of humanity have sat and shared, all abiding by McSorley’s golden rule “Be Good or Be Gone”. What follows is a chronological history — some oral, some visual — some fact, some fancy…Jan 13 2020Matty Maher, an Institution at an Institution, McSorley’s, Dies at 80As bartender, manager, and owner, he helped the East Village saloon survive neighborhood blight and change its ways by admitting women and banning smoking. [Full Article]1994Matthew Maher's daughter, Teresa Maher de la Haba, becomes the first woman to work behind the bar.1986Women's restroom installed at the Old House.1977Matthew Maher, night manager of McSorley’s buys the place from Danny Kirwan. It is now owned by the third family since opening.1975Harry Kirwan dies. McSorley’s old Ale house now belongs to their “beloved son” as Harry refers to him, Danny Kirwan.1974Dorothy Kirwan dies.1970McSorley’s under order of the court and law from the city council considers becoming a private club, but relents to the pressure and opens its doors to women. There are no restrooms for the women. Danny Kirwan wants his mother to be the first woman served. She refuses citing the promise she made her father. Predictions of the end of McSorley’s are heard around the world.1969McSorley’s Old Ale house is sued to allow women to enter.1964While visiting Ireland Harry Kirwan’s car breaks down. He is picked up on the road by Matthew Maher. Harry promises him a job in New York. Matty goes to NY to work as a waiter and bartender at McSorley’s.1960Dorothy and Harry Kirwan's son Danny begins his apprenticeship at the bar.1954McSorley’s celebrates its 100th anniversary. Women are still not permitted inside, including the owner. She only visits on Sundays after they are closed.1943Life Magazine does a feature photographic article on “McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon.”1943Joseph Mitchell’s articles are compiled in a book, entitled “McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon.”1940New Yorker writer Joseph Mitchell visits the Saloon at 15 East 7th Street. He writes a watershed article, “The Old House at Home” for the New Yorker. A new life begins for the old saloon.1939Daniel O’Connell dies, leaving his saloon to his daughter, Dorothy O’Connell Kirwan. Patrons fear she will renovate and innovate. She does neither, staying out of the place as she promised her father she would. After some minor management problems, she makes her husband Harry Kirwan the manager. He will be in charge until his death.1938Bill McSorley dies.1936Bill McSorley sells bar to Daniel O’Connell, a patron and NYC policeman. O’Connell retires from the force to become the first non-McSorley to own the place. He changes little.1934Fidelio Brewery markets bottled McSorley’s Ale, Stout & Lager Beer.1933Prohibition ends. McSorley’s is still there. Though many bars now admit women. McSorley’s still goes by their philosophy of “Good Ale, Raw Onions, and No Ladies.”1932Catherine McSorley, widow of John McSorley dies.1928John Sloan paints “McSorley’s Saturday Night.” Everyone seems to have a mug in his hands.1925Poet e.e. cummings writes the poem “Sitting in McSorley’s”1920Prohibition begins. Beer, ale, wine, liquor and hard cider are illegal. McSorley's sells what they refer to as Near Beer.1913John Sloan displays his painting "McSorley's Bar" at the Armory show. Priced at $500, it does not sell.1911Bill McSorley takes over the Ale House. He begins to make it a shrine to his departed father.1910John McSorley dies in the second floor flat above the bar. He is 83 years old.1908The sign over the front door falls in a storm. It is replaced by one that reads “McSorley’s Old Time Ale House”. Later the word “Time” is removed.1905A brief experimental period begins; McSorley’s serves hard liquor along with the ale. The experiment ends as suddenly as it begins. McSorley’s is an Ale house only from this point on.190450th Anniversary of The Old House at Home.1888John and Catherine purchase the building at 15 East 7th Street. They are now landlords.1882The play "McSorley's Inflation" opens at the Theatre Comiqe on Broadway. It features a bar room set, a bar owner named Peter McSorley. It plays over 100 performances.1875Bill McSorley is apprenticed in the ways of the Ale House. It becomes his first love.1872John McSorley marries Catherine Donovan.1868Honora McSorley dies at the age of 35, leaving John to care for 3 children.1864The building at 15 East 7th Street is improved to become a 5 story tenement. John and family move upstairs over the bar.1861William J. McSorley born, John's favorite son and the son who will take the helm of McSorley's Old Ale house.1856First child Peter, is born to Honora and John McSorley1855John McSorley marries Honora Henley1854John McSorley opens up an ale house at 15 East 7th Street in New York City. He calls it “The Old House at Home”1851John McSorley arrives in New York City on the Ship The Colonist from Liverpool1850Potato crop failure reached the Northern Counties of Ireland1847Potato Blight begins in the South of Ireland1827John McSorley is born: Co.Tyrone, Ireland

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