The Berkshire Eagle2d
Once successful in the market, Barkerville heir G.T. Barker vanished in New York City without a trace
In 1873 the Barkers decided to move closer to the center of town for their children’s schooling. Barker’s income had been ...
Connecticut Public2d
The legacy of the Harlem Renaissance
We discuss how people thought about queerness during the Harlem Renaissance and talk to the curator of a recent exhibition at ...
A step back in time: What London Underground passengers looked like in the Seventies and Eighties
What London Underground passengers looked like in the Seventies and Eighties - Bob Mazzer spent years roving the Tube network ...
The New Yorker2d
The Evolution of Dance Theatre of Harlem
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CounterPunch3d
The Tenderloin: A People’s History of San Francisco’s Most Notorious Neighborhood
Few San Francisco neighborhoods have had more ups and downs than the 33-block area still called “The Tenderloin”—a name which ...
Putting NYC's Underground Railroad on the Map
Jacob Morris, the head of the Harlem Historical Society, has a vision for Lower Manhattan: He wants to establish a trail ...
A Book Lover’s Guide to Washington, DC
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think of Washington, ...