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A century ago, Ms. Frank E. Buttolph dreamed that her collection of restaurant menus would offer a glimpse into the city's delicious history. Her dream is finally being realized as the New York Public Library digitizes and transcribes over 25,000 bills of fare, offering a gastronomic history of the city.

The New York Public Library's menu collection illuminates the fascinating, often strange shifts in the city's belly, as well as its heart.