{"value"=>"<p>The \"Old House at Home\" about McSorley's Old Ale House is one of Mitchell's most well-known stories. Similar to his interest in the Fulton Fish Market, Mitchell collected material about McSorley's and corresponded with those associated with the long-open bar, including the Kirwan family. This rich documentation of McSorley's includes two journals (dated 1904-1908 and 1917-1920), which were used to record the daily purchases of ale by McSorley's.</p>"}