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Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs

Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs

Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs, 1882—2022 One could be forgiven for thinking that an article entitled Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs is about Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs, meaning his lecture there on August 11, 1882—not an unreasonable assumption. But latterly such an conclusion would be only half right, because earlier this year the spirit of Oscar Wilde materialized once more in the small…

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Klinkhart Hall, a movie theatre and performance venue located beneath the Masonic Temple in Sharon Springs, NY, is a success story for historic preservation.  Thanks to mayor Doug Plummer - one-half of the couple that has almost entirely restored the American Hotel (highly recommended) - the hall is slated to be restored and to become a cultural hub for the region.  I have previously posted a detail of the front-row seats with their distinctive hat racks - it is unknown whether these will be restored or whether newer seating will replace these lovely relics.

Print of top photo available here. Print of bottom photo available here.

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Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs

Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs

Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs, 1882—2022 One could be forgiven for thinking that an article entitled Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs is about Oscar Wilde in Sharon Springs, meaning his lecture there on August 11, 1882—not an unreasonable assumption. But latterly such an conclusion would be only half right, because earlier this year the spirit of Oscar Wilde materialized once more in the small…

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#American Hotel #Catskills #Cooperstown #Fenimore Art Museum #Klinkhart Hall #oscar wilde #Paul Muldoon #Pavilion Hotel #sharon springs

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My research into Oscar Wilde’s 1882 lecture tour of North America has often found me in his large, and daunting, footsteps. It began over 20 years ago with a guided tour of New York City where Oscar spent more time than anywhere else on the continent; and my work has since encompassed journeys to many places Oscar knew, several of which have including speaking engagements in places ranging from…

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