Earl Lewis lived in the Upper West Side of New York City. Just a couple of blocks from the American Museum of Natural History at 79th Street and Central Park West, Lewis’ digs were simple, inexpensive and, besides, he figured something big was in his life.
At 21, he wasn’t sure yet, but he knew he’d find his destiny in New York City.
His apartment, a little studio, was inexpensive. There were five small flats just like Lewis’ on his second floor.
“It was $38 a month. I was making about $11 a day waiting at two restaurants,” Lewis told The Davis (Calif.) ...
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