East 7th Street
New York
NY 10003
Irish Heritage - McSorley’s Old Ale House
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An ale house established by John McSorley around 1854
One of the oldest, if not the oldest, Irish bar in the city
Opened its doors to women in 1970 “Gentleman cannot drink in tranquility without ladies present”
Used to double as information centers and hiring halls
Owner would treat people to drinks with expectation they would vote for his candidate
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