The Barclay Times

Discover The Barclay Times, our monthly newspaper created in celebration of Journey to 100. Each issue invites guests to step into a different decade of The Barclay’s storied history, beginning with the 1920s, through curated highlights, cultural moments, and timeless Barclay traditions.

Inside, you’ll find decade-inspired stories, a feature on what was happening at The Barclay during that era, and a recurring look at The Parlour Through the Decades, connecting our past to the experiences unfolding today. Pick up your copy in the lobby or view it online and journey through time with us as we celebrate a century of hospitality.

NEW YORK CITY LEADS THE JAZZ AGE

The Roaring Twenties surge through New York as Prohibition fuels speakeasies, jazz fills the night, and skyscrapers rise ever higher. From Harlem’s cultural flowering to Wall Street’s dizzying climb, the city dances boldly into a new age.

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A NATION FINDS STRENGTH IN STRUGGLE

The 1930s steady New York as ambition turns measured, Art Deco defines the skyline, and innovation moves with purpose. From Rockefeller Center’s rising promise to radio’s unifying voice, the city advances calmly into a new era.