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Founded in 1889 by Cornell grads as a bastion for their kindred, the club began renting out space for their gathering activities in 1900. After bouncing around midtown, they moved into its current home in the late 1980s. Today, the space serves as a comfortable spot to congregate with fellow alums. In … read more
Built in 1904 and designed by James Renwick (of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral fame), The Mansfield retains quite a bit of historic charm and beauty. The open lobby, marbled and replete with Ionic columns, adjoins a reading room and the M Bar. The Mansfield’s 126 rooms are elegant and ornate, in a classical … read more
Teddy Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, and Charles Lindberg are among the noteworthy clients that E.B. Meyorwitz & Dell has been crafting “made-to-measure” frames for since 1875. Today, be it in their New York, London or Paris shops, one can still be fitted for a pair of the same classy, high quality … read more
The stretch between Fifth and Sixth Avenues on 44th has something fascinating, historic and delicious at almost every address. Stepping inside Kellari, however, allowed me to remove myself from the fray for a little while, as I immediately felt transplanted into a Mediterranean setting. From the charming … read more
Two years prior to the signing of the Constitution, in 1785, the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen was founded, and has been a central hub of skilled tradesmen activity for well over two centuries. Its Mechanics Institute offers tuition-free, technical courses to help people acquire skills … read more
