[Virtually] Duking It Out Over Windsor Terrace
A few weeks ago, a reporter for the Daily News did a shop-through of Windsor Terrace, concluding that it had a “quaint retail mix” — that was actually the article’s title. Her take on neighborhood fixture Farrell’s — “Farrell’s smells like beer, has a hardwood floor, and neon Budweiser signs and an American flag in…
A few weeks ago, a reporter for the Daily News did a shop-through of Windsor Terrace, concluding that it had a “quaint retail mix” — that was actually the article’s title. Her take on neighborhood fixture Farrell’s — “Farrell’s smells like beer, has a hardwood floor, and neon Budweiser signs and an American flag in the windows… It’s not my cup of tea – or beer” — inspired a response from a longtime neighborhood resident on Container Diaries, a Windsor Terrace blog. “Institutions like Farrell’s and their survival are critical to the history that is so deeply entrenched in a neighborhood like Windsor Terrace.” The debate that follows is so heated, we thought for a minute we were reading Brownstoner.
Protect Your Turf [Container Diaries]
Farrell’s Pub. Photo by Rob Hoey.
Hey Dansa,
You’re a real peach, thank you for your thoughts and prayers for his family. The SI Advance has a link to a guest book below if you would like to leave a note for his family. ( see below) You can bet we’ll sing it out strong for him. There’s a very nice rememberance of Danno on the container site if you would like to check it out by Bobby Burke. He did a great job of capturing a larger than life personality in words. Until we all meet again under the shade of the trees. Please give your aunt our regards and we’ll keep a light on for ya.
http://obits.silive.com/SIAdvance/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=119116419
Jumpin Jack,
I am so very sad to hear of this loss to our neighborhood and our lives. My aunt called me the day after I posted that quartet and told me. Thank you for letting this page know. Danny Mills was a pleasure to be around. May Danny Boy sound clear and strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Can’t believe no one mentioned it’s famous for the best tasting “On Tap” beer in the city.
Muslim american beatdowns’?
I’ve live in this neighborhood since 1977.
I’ve never heard of a single such beatdown.
got any proof? articles?
Hi Dansa,
It’s with great sadness I pass along the news that Danny Mills Sr. one of the bartenders has passed away suddenly yesterday. Sadly, our next Danny Boy will be for him. Love your choice of quartet but I don’t think there will be any smiles for a while. Your diet coke coupon is good anytime.
I’ll be in and out of the place all week, see you around.
May God have mercy on his soul.
LOL!! You’re funny. My Mother says you are correct that Mr. Eddie Farrell was every bit as grand as he’s painted. I love the Unicorn song, that’ll work! Yes, I realize that there’s not much music at Farrell’s and the last thing I heard sung there was also Danny Boy. Okay, if you’re buying, I’m in. Diet Coke for me, though. The quartet I want is Jimmy Houlihan, Joe Heegan, Gerard McKenna and Joe Gallagher!!
Awwww loosen up Dansa, people fall off their stools every now & then. We may even be able to round up a quartet to sing with you. I believe the last song I’ve heard sung in Farrells was Danny Boy but it’s also possible it coulda been the unicorn song. Check out an article by Ken Nolan
which is linked and excerpted at container diaries a local blog. Seems everyone has their own era but he’s got it described pretty well. I can confirm the late great Mr. Eddie Farrell was every bit as grand as he’s painted.
So far I haven’t run into giosue yet but I’m still hopeful.
Cead mile failte, I got the first round!
LOL Jumpin’ Jack! I don’t do Farrell’s. I believe if I were to walk in there, someone’d fall over and my dad would spin IN his grave…..but if you promise me some Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem, and you promise to play it REALLY LOUD (cuz that’s the only way I can sing along with it), it’s a deal~!!
Hey Dansa, Didn’t mean to offend one of the many Clancy Brothers fans out there! ( You know who you are!) I should have picked on Andy Cooney! ( smile) Glad some foks still have a sense of humor. C’mon over and visit out saloon, you may be quite surprised to meet some folks and have a few laughs. Funny, I was in another institution closeby recently, and it seems they have none of the animosity & hostility prevalent in the “yupper windsor terrace” neighborhood with people of all kinds, sizes & creeds laughing at bad kareoke & getting on well with locals and tourists. Maybe we can learn something from them ehh?
Peace & love to all with malice towards none, it ain’t just words. Wishing nuthin’ but sunshine to all y’all.