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Carusi's Saloon was a social venue in Washington, D.C. that operated during the 19th century. According to the White House Historical Association, it was a popular destination that hosted notable inaugural balls for several American presidents.[1]
History
[edit]The venue was founded and operated by Gaetano Carusi, a Sicilian and member of the U.S. Marine Band. In 1837, it was located at 11th and C Streets NW in Washington.[2] The venue remained popular into the late 1850s but eventually ceased standard operations around that time.[3]
Notable performances
[edit]In 1841, the inaugural ball for President William Henry Harrison took place at Carusi's.[1]
In 1843, Polish officer Gaspar Tochman gave a lecture at Carusi's. He was described as a "patriot" who lectured on the tenuous relationship between Poland and the partitioning powers at the time.[4] The Baltimore Sun described his reception in Washington as "glowing."[5]
In 1853, Thackeray gave lectures on English humorists at Carusi's. The Washington Star described his performance as being monotone.[6]
Abraham Lincoln attended a minstrel show by the Ethiopian Serenaders at Carusi's.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Italy in the White House: Carusi's Saloon Menu". Whitehousehistory. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ CHRISTIAN, R. (2016). William Metzerott and the D.C. Music Trade. Washington History, 28(2), 54–63.
- ^ Tindall, W., 1914. STANDARD HISTORY OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON: FROM A STUDY OF THE ORIGINAL SOURCES, H. W. Crew & Co.. Knoxville, TN.
- ^ "MAJOR TOCHMAN'S LECTURE: POLISH REVOLUTION OF 1830". The Sun. Baltimore. 1843-01-31. p. 1.
- ^ "MAJOR TOCHMAN". The Sun. Baltimore. 1843-11-17. p. 4.
- ^ "THACKERAY IN WASHINGTON". The New York Times. 1881-06-21. p. 2.
- ^ Epstein, D. M. (2009). The Lincolns: Portrait of a Marriage. United States: Random House Publishing Group.