Ah, the Folly of New York City

ISSUE  23 – STEVE KOVACS FUN WITH MAPS

By Steve Kovacs (Introduction by Chuck Gibson)

LOVELAND, OH (July 8, 2020) – In Issue 23 of Steve Kovacs: Fun with Maps feature takes us to the Follies on Broadway, NYC.

Let the Good Times Roll – Ziegfeld Follies Style

The Ziegfeld Follies premiered on Broadway 113 years ago today.  The Follies were something between a Broadway show and vaudeville or a variety show.  They were quite lavish, and many stars appeared on the show over its 24-year run, including Bob Hope, W. C. Fields and so on.   It was the brainchild of Florenz Ziegfeld, but the idea originally came from his wife . . .  Ladies know best.

Here is Hardy’s map of the New York City Fire Department Districts in Manhattan, from 1871.  While the Follies were hot, it is doubtful the Fire Department was called to cool the show . . .           

Steve Kovacs and his wife Theresa reside in Loveland, Ohio where they raised their two children. He is a passionate collector of antique maps.

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Hardy’s map of the New York City Fire Department Districts in Manhattan, from 1871 (Credit Steve Kovacs)