History on the Half-Shell: The Story of New York City and Its Oysters

All:Since two of our primary readings have mentioned oysters and oyster cellars, I thought I’d post this NYPL historical overview.Food for thought:“Though the Dutch were disappointed that the harbor oysters were not pearl producers, they recognized their abundance; the settlers even called Ellis and Liberty islands “Little Oyster Island” and “Great Oyster Island” because of the sprawling oyster beds surrounding them. Pearl Street, once a waterfront road, was named for a midden and later even paved with oyster shells.”Full NYPL Blog: http://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/06/01/history-half-shell-intertwined-story-new-york-city-and-its-oystersCheers,Chris