Businesses & Professions -- Restauranteur

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This collection consists of newspaper clippings, advertisements, and memorabilia documenting the activities of Jewish business people and Jewish professionals (physicians, attorneys, artists, musicians, etc.) throughout the Hartford area.

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Articles give a brief synopsis of political career All articles are written in response to his death

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Subjects covered during interview include: Parents, Growing up Orthodox Jewish in Hartford, Kosher, Work at Restaurants Meeting Performers at Robin's Delicatessen, Robin's, Jewish Theater, Working, Organizations

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Docments focus on his induction into the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Hall of Fame for Jewish Athletes in 1986, with a short autobiography

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Interview covers prohibition/prostitution in Jewish Hartford, discussion of various businesses including I. Finklestein's (Cheap John) clothing store, and a walking tour with reflections of what used to be in the area/his childhood.

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This file contains information on the Honiss Oyster House, which upon its closing in 1982 was the longest operating restaurant in Hartford. The file also discusses the dispute with the last owners of the establishment and the Connecticut Historical Society over who would get the many photographs housed in the restaurant, with the CHS ultimately being successful.

Scope and Contents 7x9 black and white photograph of John Rome(?) in front of photo wall, n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of John (Jack) Rome receiving a Connecticut shaped plaque, 1974. 8x10 black and white photograph of Rome (?) with a plaque and a man in a striped suit, n.d. 8x10 black and white photograph of four unidentified men with lamp and globe mural behind them, n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of three unidentified men with lamp and globe mural behind them, n.d.. 8x10 black and white...

Abstract John J. Rome is best known for his association with the Honiss Oyster House, located for more than 130 years across from the Old State House in Hartford. Rome, like his partners, started out with the Honiss around 1927. In 1949 he became its president. In 1974, Rome sold most of his interest and retired. This collection consists of memorabilia kept by Rome that document his career as a restaurateur.During its heyday, Honiss Oyster House was known for the extensive collection...