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The Murphy Bed was invented around 1900, and it has continued to fascinate since. Not only is it comedic, but it's functional, and a bit of a miracle for anyone living in a small space.
The Murphy Bed is both whimsical and bad-ass, creating a magical secret chamber in your home, while maintaining a kind of James Bond-ish coolness. So let's get intimate with the Murphy Bed with some fun (and gruesome) facts:
Murphy Bed at 40th Street and 5th Avenue, 1920. (Photo courtesy of the MCNY)
Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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There's something suited to every taste happening free of charge almost every day in New York City, from world-class theater, concerts and dance to outdoor film screenings and exercise classes.
There's fireworks galore in store this week, plus historic re-enactments, the famous Nathan's hot-dog eating contest, and musical performances from Queens to New Jersey.
There's fireworks galore in store this week, plus historic re-enactments, the famous Nathan's hot-dog eating contest, and musical performances from Queens to New Jersey.
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