theroxy

RIP Roxy & Vinylmania & Crobar (sort of)

Last Dance @ The Roxy, NYC – March 11, 2007 (CRED)
The Roxy

“A wrecking ball will soon replace the disco ball at Roxy, the iconic nightclub that was home to New York’s longest running Saturday-night gay dance party.” [NY Blade]

“‘All good things must come to an end, but for the people involved, it seems almost like a dream. ‘I’m surprised that it’s lasted this long,’ says Rauhofer. “It’s sad to see another club go—this club with such a history. You know how it is in New York. Things come and go. Roxy, for what it was, lasted way longer than any other place. Once it’s gone, people are going to value it way more.'” [Village Voice]

“West Village record shop Vinylmania has closed.” [Gothamist]

“In the 70’s, Vinylmania stores lined Carmine Street in the West Village.” [NY1]

“Named from the building’s original tenant, Colonel Francis Messmore, Studio Mezmor occupies the space that once belonged to Crobar. But despite new owners and slight renovations, not much has changed.” [clubplanet]