1936 Bill McSorley sells bar to Daniel O'Connell, a patron and NYC policeman. O'Connell retires from the force to become the first non-McSorley to own the place. He changes little. 1938 Bill McSorley dies 1939 Daniel O'Connell dies, leaving his saloon to his daughter, Dorothy O'Connell Kirwan. Patrons fear she will renovate and innovate. She does neither, staying out of the place as she promised her father she would. After some minor management problems, she makes her husband Harry Kirwan the manager. He will be in charge until his death. 1940 New Yorker writer Joseph Mitchell visits the Saloon at 15 East 7th Street. He writes a watershed article, "The Old House at Home" for the New Yorker. A new life begins for the old saloon. 1943 Joseph Mitchell's articles are compiled in a book, entitled "McSorley's Wonderful Saloon." 1943 Life Magazine does a feature photographic article on "McSorley's Wonderful Saloon." 1954 McSorley's celebrates its 100th anniversary. Women are still not permitted inside, including the owner. She only visits on Sundays after they are closed. Previous Page   |   Page4 of 5  |   Next Page
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