The Parlor City: Binghamton's Nickname Turning 150 Years Old
Binghamton has been known as the "Parlor City" for a long time. In fact, the 150th anniversary of the first published use of the nickname is coming up.
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Why Binghamton Is Called ‘The Parlor City’
Apparently, that nickname didn't sit well with some Binghamtonians, thinking it was less than flattering, but a campaign to stop it, failed.