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    Cruising through many states of America, remnants of eateries of the past can still be found. Travel back to a stage in time with me to rekindle the memories of food franchises and the lost cuisine of bygone days. We can remember the presence of these dining experiences in their heyday long ago, but still etched in moments and recollections.

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    Shanley's Restaurants

    Date Established
    Location
    1890
    New York City

    Description
    Shanley's Restaurants were fine dining restaurants that operated from 1890 to 1925 in New York City. The first restaurant was located at 23rd Street and 6th Avenue and was owned by Thomas J. Shanley, Bernard F. Shanley, Patrick J. Shanley and four other Shanley brothers. This location was a hub for celebrities such as John and Ethel Barrymore, Teddy Roosevelt, Harry Houdini, David Belasco, Richard Mansfield, "Diamond Jim" Brady and Lillian Russell. After a lawsuit against the owners that resulted in financial ruin the last Shanley's closed in 1925.