Explore the Abandoned Borscht Belt

Today the Borscht Belt is recalled through the nostalgic lens of summer swims, Saturday night dances, and comedy performances, but its current state, like that of many other formerly glorious regions, is nothing like its earlier status. Forgotten about and exhausted, much of its structural environment has been left to decay. This illustrated lecture featured Marisa Scheinfeld's photographs of abandoned sites where resorts, hotels, and bungalow colonies once boomed in the Catskill Mountian region of upstate New York. The images were shot inside and outside locations that once buzzed with life as year-round havens for generations of people. In her illustrated talk, Scheinfeld will discuss the rise, fall, and impact of the Borscht Belt long with the deeper, more layered meaning she finds in the series. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. For more information about Marisa and her book visit www.borschtbeltbook.com For more events like this, become an Untapped New York Insider! https://untappedcities.com/become-a-member/ ******