Monday, November 26, 2007

Not This Day In Knickerbocker Village History: 9/14/1937


from the nytimes: The Log Cabin Bar and Grill owned by Carmine Martroano (not to be confused with the current Log Cabin Republicans) was vandalized by the agents of the Tammany faction of the local assembly leadership (1st District). This faction had as its leader Joseph Greenfield. It's county clerk ally was Albert Marinelli. They were supporting Royal Copeland in the upcoming mayoral election (opposing Fiorello LaGuardia). Martroano was throwing his "500" votes behind a Democractic group headed by Dr. Paul Santangelo. Their candidate was Jeremiah Mahoney. Confusing to say the least. Click on images for enlargements.

BTW the bar was located on Market Slip and Cherry Street opposite Knickerbocker Village. This was before Tanahey Park was built.

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