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The Borscht Belt with Martin Schneit, a Licensed New York City Tour Guide

This illustrated lecture brings back to life a remarkable time, place and people. What survives of the Borscht Belt is the memory; it will never be duplicated. The history of the Borscht Belt and what caused its decline is showcased. Some of the sites explored are: Old Route 17, Red Apple Rest and the Bungalow Colonies. The hotels discussed are Grossingers, Concord and Kutcher’s. The comedians featured include Red Buttons, George Burns, Rodney Dangerfield, Sid Caesar, Henny Youngman and Milton Berle.











When: Mon., Dec. 28, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Where: New York Public Library—Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
476 Fifth Ave. (42nd St. Entrance)
212-340-0863
Price: Free
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This illustrated lecture brings back to life a remarkable time, place and people. What survives of the Borscht Belt is the memory; it will never be duplicated. The history of the Borscht Belt and what caused its decline is showcased. Some of the sites explored are: Old Route 17, Red Apple Rest and the Bungalow Colonies. The hotels discussed are Grossingers, Concord and Kutcher’s. The comedians featured include Red Buttons, George Burns, Rodney Dangerfield, Sid Caesar, Henny Youngman and Milton Berle.

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