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Recession Shutters Famed Yale Club

Mory's has closed until further notice

By the Associated Press

Posted Dec 29, 2008 4:59 PM CST

(AP) – Mory's, a legendary Yale University eating and drinking club that traces its roots to the Civil War—and whose membership includes two presidents named Bush—is the latest victim of the recession. A list of patrons that has included the likes of Al Pacino, Tom... Read full story »

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Recession Shutters Famed Yale Club

Mory's has closed until further notice

New Haven • restaurant • recession • club • meltdown • Yale • financial crisis • financial meltdown • Mory's • recession depression

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