1936 Paradise Cabaret Restaurant NYC Postcard Joseph Urban Art Deco Broadway
$ 2.64
Description
1936 Paradise Cabaret Restaurant NYC Postcard Joseph Urban Art Deco Broadway. The venue was designed by the renowned architect and set designer Joseph Urban, whose signature Art Deco style is evident in the circular ceiling motifs, mirrored columns, and sweeping multi-tiered dining area. This stunning vintage linen postcard features the interior of the Paradise Cabaret Restaurant, once located at 49th Street and Broadway in the heart of New York City. The venue was designed by the renowned architect and set designer Joseph Urban, whose signature Art Deco style is evident in the circular ceiling motifs, mirrored columns, and sweeping multi-tiered dining area. The vibrant color lithography captures the grandeur of mid-century Manhattan nightlife, showcasing the meticulously set tables awaiting the evening's dinner and show crowds. The reverse side of the card provides a fascinating glimpse into 1930s entertainment history, mentioning 'Paradise Parade of 1936' acclaimed by critics like Walter Winchell and Ed Sullivan. The text notes the production featured 'the world's most gorgeous girls' and two orchestras, with dinner priced at just $1.50. Published by the E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, this card includes a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a handwritten message from a visitor enjoying their time in the city. It is a quintessential piece of New York City history and a must-have for collectors of theater, nightlife, or Joseph Urban memorabilia.
