Caffè Lena

Caffè Lena
Location Saratoga Springs, New York
Coordinates 43°48′50″N 73°47′1″W / 43.81389°N 73.78361°W / 43.81389; -73.78361
Type Coffeehouse, non-profit
Opened 1960
Website
http://www.caffelena.org/

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 in 1989, Caffè Lena has been a not-for-profit organization.

References

  1. Arem, Jocelyn. "Caffé Lena - Boston Beats article". Retrieved 20 December 2009.

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