Thursday, November 26, 2009

'21'

These jockey figures flank the entrance to the famous club '21' on West 52nd Street in Manhattan. The tradition of donating the statues to the speakeasy-turned-restaurant was begun in the 1930's by Delaware horseman Jay Van Urk. Figures from other '21' regulars like the Vanderbilts, the Mellons, and well known racing stables and farms soon joined the collection, including one dedicated to the famed Secretariat.

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