Neir's Story Booth

Glen arrived in Woodhaven after looking for a warm community for his family. One of his other requirements was a bar in walking distance. He found the home and then the “icing” on the cake was a warm community tavern he later became a regular and supporter. Video of the surprise party mentioned: https://youtu.be/7N4_i17OZPs

Confirming Mae West performance at Neirs Tavern, the tough day the Neir family moved away, historic beer system before commercial refridgeration and more

PART 3 OF 3 Born in 1937 Warren Augenthaler’s great aunt was the one and only Julia Neir.  One of the only woman known to be allowed to operate a bar in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Listen to this 1st of 3-part episode capturing hidden history of nyc’s oldest bar, Neirs Tavern. Hear the story of Neirs Tavern’s maintenance workers-Fred and Adolf- taken in and given food and shelter and the unfortunate double suicide. Former President Grover Cleveland speech at Neirs Tavern Kids being stuck in Neirs Dumbwaiter shaft and Neirs WW2 connection. Why people were thrown out of Neirs Tavern for cursing. The story of the expensive paintings displayed at Neirs Tavern for decades that disappeared.

Born in 1937 Warren Augenthaler’s great aunt was the one and only Julia Neir. One of the only woman known to be allowed to operate a bar in the late 1800s to early 1900s.  Listen to this 1st of 3-part episode capturing hidden history of nyc’s oldest bar, Neirs Tavern.  Hear the story of Neirs Tavern’s maintenance workers-Fred and Adolf- taken in and given food and shelter and the unfortunate double suicide.   Former President Grover Cleveland speech at Neirs Tavern Kids being stuck in Neirs Dumbwaiter shaft and Neirs WW2 connection.   Why people were thrown out of Neirs Tavern for cursing.   The story of the expensive paintings displayed at Neirs Tavern for decades that disappeared.

Born in 1937 Warren Augenthaler’s great aunt was the one and only Julia Neir. One of the only woman known to be allowed to operate a bar in the late 1800s to early 1900s.  Listen to this 1st of 3-part episode capturing hidden history of nyc’s oldest bar, Neirs Tavern.  Hear the story of Neirs Tavern’s maintenance workers-Fred and Adolf- taken in and given food and shelter and the unfortunate double suicide.   Former President Grover Cleveland speech at Neirs Tavern Kids being stuck in Neirs Dumbwaiter shaft and Neirs WW2 connection.   Why people were thrown out of Neirs Tavern for cursing.   The story of the expensive paintings displayed at Neirs Tavern for decades that disappeared.

Wes Houston musical history can date back over 100 years ago when his grandfather was a regular house musician for Neirs Tavern. He discovered this through old performance programs and discovered Neirs was still open.    Wes Houston's band decided to host a performance on the same spot on the 100th year his grandfather performed at Neirs Tavern.    Listen to this episode and share it.

In this episode Edward Wendell speaks about how he went from a loner to Neirs supporter and to president of Woodhaven Residents Block Association, Woodhaven Historic and Cultural Society.  Find out the glue of a community and the one thing that got him out of being a loner. http://www.projectwoodhaven.com/ http://www.woodhaven-nyc.org/  

My intro & podcast purpose Community Crusader Project called Neirs Storybooth For supporters of community business of past and present Why are we doing this Brief History of Neirs Tavern How I came to be here Thing that change my view Things to look forward to 190th Year Plans. Sharing. Join us. Private group