Description: Stork Club was a nightclub in Manhattan, New York City. During its existence from 1929 to 1965, it became one of the most prestigious clubs in the world. A symbol of café society, the wealthy elite, including movie stars, celebrities, showgirls, and aristocrats all mixed in the VIP 'Cub' Room. The club was established on West 58th Street in 1929 by Sherman Billingsley, a former bootlegger from Enid, Oklahoma. After an incident when Billingsley was kidnapped and held for ransom by Mad Dog Coll, a rival of his mobster partners, he became the sole owner of the Stork Club. It remained at its original location until it was raided by Prohibition agents in 1931 after which it moved to East 51st Street. From 1934 until its closure in 1965, it was located at 3 East 53rd Street, just east of Fifth Avenue, when it became world-renowned with its celebrity clientele and luxury. Billingsley was known for his lavish gifts, which brought a steady stream of celebrities to the club and also ensured that those interested in the famous would have a reason to visit.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Westfield, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-11T22:42:12.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Type: Linen Postcard
Continent: North America
Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Country: United States
Year Manufactured: 1940
City: New York City
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
