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100 Years of 100 Things: Greenwich Village

The Brian Lehrer Show

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The Bohemian Pulse of 1950s Greenwich Village Coffee Houses

This chapter delves into the lively coffee house scene of 1950s Greenwich Village, a focal point for post-war students, artists, and musicians. It examines how these cafes fostered a vibrant counterculture, shaping a cultural legacy through the gatherings of the Beats and other notable figures.

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