They may not have become as famous as “Miss America,” but in New York City “Miss Subways” were local legends. A new exhibit celebrates the competition and looks at the women that became the faces of New York City’s underground system.
60 FORMER MISS SUBWAYS TO CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF NEW BOOK AND TRANSIT MUSEUM EXHIBITION, “MEET MISS SUBWAYS: NEW YORK’S BEAUTY QUEENS 1941-76″ Ellen’s Stardust Diner will host a reunion of roughly 60 former Miss Subways for a cocktail reception November 13th from 2-4:30pm. Owned by Ellen Hart, a former Miss Subway herself, Ellen’s Stardust Diner [...]
Watch the fun as Today Show hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda pay us a visit. The video features Stardusters Stephen Tyler Davis, Max Demers and Grace Wall.
They may not have become as famous as “Miss America,” but in New York City “Miss Subways” were local legends. A new exhibit celebrates the competition and looks at the women that became the faces of New York City’s underground system.
60 FORMER MISS SUBWAYS TO CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF NEW BOOK AND TRANSIT MUSEUM EXHIBITION, “MEET MISS SUBWAYS: NEW YORK’S BEAUTY QUEENS 1941-76″
Ellen’s Stardust Diner will host a reunion of roughly 60 former Miss Subways for a cocktail reception November 13th from 2-4:30pm. Owned by Ellen Hart, a former Miss Subway herself, Ellen’s Stardust Diner is a destination 1950′s-themed eatery located in the heart of the theater district (1650 Broadway) and boasts one of the largest collections of Miss Subways memorabilia anywhere. The reunion comes as part of the celebration for “Meet Miss Subways: New York’s Beauty Queens 1941-76,” a new book and exhibition at the New York Transit Museum running Oct. 23-March 25. To commemorate the occasion, a vintage NYC “Honeymooners Bus” will be parked outside Ellen’s and photo ops will be available.
Watch the fun as Today Show hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda pay us a visit.
The video features Stardusters Stephen Tyler Davis, Max Demers and Grace Wall.
Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, the home to Broadways theatres and the biggest New Years Eve party in the world, is also home to the future stars of stage and screen at Ellens Stardust Diner THE home of the singing waiters and some of the best Diner food in the country. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for tour groups and locals alike since 1987!
