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Gaslight Square-The Forgotten Landmark
Behind The Beat
The considered architect and cultural inspiration of Gaslight Square
"What this town needs
is a place that serves
a good martini!"

       -Jay Landesman
   
(the reason for creating
       the Crystal Palace)
                     Jay and Fran Landesman.

In Spring 1948, Jay published "Neurotica Magazine",
the first voice of The Beat Generation to be heard,
and later opened The Crystal Palace.
Jay provides a very rare interview for this documentary.
Fran Landesman sharing fond memories of St. Louis.

Recently Fran preformed her poetry at the
Queen's Theratre in London, sharing the stage
with Paul McCartney and others.
Still writing and still creative, at his home in London.