Caffè Lena

Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, Caffè Lena is the oldest continually running coffee house in the United States.[1] Founded in 1960 by Bill and Lena Spencer, it claims to be the oldest folk-oriented Coffee House, in the U.S., featuring acoustic concerts and cultural events showcasing folk music, traditional music, and singer-songwriters of a wide range. Since Lena Spencer's death on October 23, 1989 (she was born on January 4, 1923),[2] Caffè Lena has been a not-for-profit organization.

Caffè Lena
LocationSaratoga Springs, New York
Coordinates43°04′50″N 73°47′00″W
TypeCoffeehouse, non-profit
Opened1960
Website
http://www.caffelena.org/

References

  1. Arem, Jocelyn. "Caffé Lena – Boston Beats article". Retrieved December 20, 2009.
  2. "Lena Spencer Biography". IMDb. Retrieved November 24, 2016.

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