Author Archives: Stephanie Yu
Looking Forward, Looking Back
Featured on New York Originals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLwKonDqq8Y History of Neir’s Tavern: In its beginnings at 1829, Neir’s was called The Blue Pump Room and owned by Cadwallader R. Colden, manager of the famed Union Course Race Track. The famed horse track covered … Continue reading
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Zooming Out, Zooming In
Neir’s Tavern (located in Woodhaven, Queens 11421) is within Census Tract 4 of Queens County, which covers Jamaica Ave down to 90th Ave, and Elderts Lane to 80th St. I have checked the follow data within the tract: Population, Age, … Continue reading
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Week 10 reading response
Ethnic enclaves are a double-edged sword, as they are essential in providing means of community and opportunities for immigrants, yet are also beds of exploitation and erasure from mainstream society. It simultaneously provides freedom and bondage for those who live … Continue reading
Your Story, Our Story
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Week 9 reading response
As a child, I had the vague idea that a typical “real” American diet consisted of cereal for breakfast, pre-packaged snacks (think Lunchables or goldfish crackers) for lunch, and frozen TV dinners. Most decidedly American foods that come to mind … Continue reading
Reading response
New York in the nineteenth century was marked by various politicians of Tammany Hall controlling the voting populace and political candidates. They consolidated power through the manipulation and ownership of saloons, which were typically run by German and Irish immigrants. … Continue reading
Neir’s Tavern: The Most Famous Bar You’ve Never Heard Of
A black-and-white-striped awning hangs over the corner of the sidewalk at 87-48 78th Street. The same awning has distinguished this restaurant in its 187 years of history — arguably, the longest for any New York City restaurant in history. If … Continue reading
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Week #4 reading response
In “The Nature of Assimilation”, Milton Gordon argues against the myth of Americanization and the societal demand for Anglo-conformity. He notes that the xenophobic, post-WW1 crusade for assimilation was ultimately misguided “in its demand for a rapid personal transformation and … Continue reading
Reading Response #3
Doing fieldwork on a community requires a specific and inclusive approach in investigating and reporting – one that doesn’t assume that one description can encompass an entire cultural area. By zeroing in on the interlocking lives of the residents of … Continue reading
