Talk:Carnegie Hall

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[edit] Joke

I don't get the joke. Courier new 06:31, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

Hello Courier,
Here is the explanation.
Decades ago, great numbers of young people in America aspired to become successful concert pianists, violinists, etc. To "get to Carnegie Hall" was a common phrase that meant "to achieve a level of skill so fine as to produce an invitation to perform in Carnegie Hall." Young people were often told that they would never get to Carnegie Hall unless they practiced a lot.
So, the basis of the joke is that a simple request for directions is answered with a moral exhortation.
I hope this helps.
Opus33 16:38, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

Okay, I get the joke now. Thanks. Courier new 02:50, 21 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Dunfermlne

What about Carnegie Hall in Dunfermline, why is this not documented on Wikipedia...? Adw2000 13:56, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

- The Carnegie Hall in Dunfermline is mentioned in the Dunfermline article. J. Van Meter 14:05, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Tenants??

Carnegie Hall apparently has living spaces. story here. another story.

51 studios. Bernstein was one of the tenants. This should be made part of the article, but I lack time at the moment. Nodekeeper 20:37, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

I found a picture to the interior of one here not bad digs. Nodekeeper 20:52, 22 May 2007 (UTC)