One Hundred and Third Street

Not quite a mile from my apartment building is the childhood home of one of my favorite actors, Humphrey Bogart. Bogie lived there from his birth in 1899 until 1923. I noted on the website that there will be the first Humphrey Bogart film festival next month in Key Largo -- the perfect place -- next month.  

Unfortunately the plaque in the upper left section of the photo was not very clear in close-up pictures that I took. The house is half a block off Broadway. It's easy to walk by the building and not notice that the hero of "Casablanca" had lived there for many years. I first noticed the street sign and was led down the street to look for the house.

"Casablanca" is my favorite Humphrey Bogart film, and one of my all-time favorite movies. I'm not sure how many times I've seen it, but it's easily more than a dozen times. I'm sure there are some "Casablanca" fans in Buttercupland, but are there other Bogart films that are your favorites? I'm also a tremendous fan of "The Maltese Falcon," "The African Queen," and "Sabrina." I think it may be time for a Bogie film festival in New York City. So many great movies I'd like to see again.

Our featured blogger for today is Cynthia, who is also a participant in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. Cynthia is writer who lives in Mumbai. Her blog, "A Few Drops of Ink," looks great and I look forward to getting to know her better. Thanks, Cynthia, for visiting.

I also want to give a shout-out to The Oyster Bar. This iconic oyster bar and fish restaurant in Grand Central Station turns 100 this week and the big birthday celebration is Friday. Happy Birthday, Oyster Bar!

Please stop by tomorrow. We're going to Pine Street and Broadway.

Wishes for an Outstanding Wednesday!