Last Call at Coogan's: The Life and Death of a Neighborhood Bar

Title: Last Call at Coogan's: The Life and Death of a Neighborhood Bar Author: Jon Michaud ISBN: 9781250221780 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Published: 2023 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Condition: Used: Near Fine Y 1633512 Publisher Description: The uniquely inspiring story of a beloved neighborhood bar that united the communities it served.Coogan's Bar and Restaurant opened in New York City's Washington Heights in 1985 and closed its doors for good in the pandemic spring of 2020. Sometimes called Uptown City Hall, it became a staple of neighborhood life during its 35 years in operation--a place of safety and a bulwark against prejudice in a multi-ethnic, majority-immigrant community undergoing rapid change.Last Call at Coogan's by Jon Michaud tells the story of this beloved saloon, from the challenging years of the late 80's and early 90's, when Washington Heights suffered fro