Roger Kahn - The Era (2)

Roger Kahn points out that at the start of The Era (1947-1957) that New York was THE place to be, the capital of the world, not just the media capital, the financial capital, whatever. New York City was these things, but it was much more. NYC was the destination for everyone who wanted to write or compose or dance, to make a fortune, find a lover, or to play baseball. Back then, the city was affordable and safe for human habitation. It was the closest thing we've seen to a cosmic town. I agree. Even during the 60's and 70's, my time, I could relate to this feeling that if not to live in NYC, you had to go there and see it, experience it, and come to terms with this fantastic place of destiny.