Caitlin Hawke a local writer from 103rd Street is doing a survey on the old Mom and Pop Stores.
Which ones do you remember fondly?
Here is her request:
Dear Neighbors:
From the Horn & Hardart Automat to the Movie Place, which businesses do you miss the most?
Where did you shop locally? Dine cozily? Provision happily?
Do you remember the Abbey Pub? Oppenheimer Meats? The Green Farm? We need your help!
Here is a special opportunity to collect neighbors’ reminiscences about past Mom& Pop businesses in our neighborhood and nostalgia for the recent history of our neighborhood. There is also room to share your appreciation for the current Mom and Pop businesses of Bloomingdale.
Caitlin Hawke and Gil Tauber, both neighborhood history buffs, are crowdsourcing your memories of old local stores and restaurants from West 96th to West 110th Streets. Your memories will add to historical knowledge and with your permission, become part of various projects they are both working on. and, in turn, become part of our Block Association’s collective history.
Please take a little time to fill out the questionnaire.
They will reach out after the dust settles on survey replies.
Block Association Dues
Haven’t paid your dues? Why Not? It is easy!
Pay or renew online. Boom. Done.
Contact Steven Zirinsky with questions.