The men who gathered to drink here a century ago were probably of a social class that relegated them to the lower rungs.Įphemeral-You’re right. I would only add that I don’t see this former corner saloon as a cathedral to male privilege. I like your analysis here, VV, and I felt the ghosts of old Williamsburg as well. And such places underscored the reputation-which has been mostly erased-of beer as a “men’s” beverage. With its stained-glass windows, I think of Doelger’s as a kind of orthodox or fundamentalist cathedral to male camaraderie or privilege, depending on your point of view. Places like Doelger’s, Farrell’s in Windsor Terrace and McSorley’s in the East Village didn’t allow women until the 1970s. Even with all of the young patrons, I could hear the ghosts of old Williamsburg-and New York. So, in a way, it’s fitting that his name adorns a bar in Bobo Central. If Doelger were alive today, he would be considered a “craft” brewer. Should the land meet the housing needs of one family or those of 30 families or more? that housing deficiency would be significantly worse. If we were to preserve all the single-family mansions that were built in the 19th and early 20th century instead of replacing them with buildings that can house many times that number of households. New York has a serious lack of sufficient housing. But I would prefer it if Doelger’s big chunk of a mansion still existed-with its dormer windows and balconies and stone portico! I’ve seen that Candela apartment building and it’s quite elegant. An apartment house designed by Rosario Candela now occupies the site. Peter Doelger lived on the northeast corner of Riverside Drive and 100th Street in this house. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.ġ5 Responses to “What the 1910s stained glass windows say about a 19th century Brooklyn tavern” You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. This entry was posted on Octoat 5:54 am and is filed under Bars and restaurants, Brooklyn, Random signage. Tags: Brooklyn Old Taverns and Bars, Brooklyn's Oldest Bar Teddy's, Oldest Bars in New York City, Peter Doelger Beer Brewery Brooklyn, Peter Doelger's Extra Beer Teddy's Bar, Teddy's Bar 1887, Teddy's Bar and Grill 96 Berry Street, Teddy's Bar and Grill Williamsburg
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