Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Guy Lombardo's House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2019
1. Guy Lombardo's House Marker
710 S. Grove St. Band leader
founded The Royal Canadians,
popularized "Auld Lang Syne”
on New Year's Eve. Produced
musicals at Jones Beach Theater.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 40° 37.988′ N, 73° 34.828′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Guy Lombardo Avenue and Grant Street, on the right when traveling south on Guy Lombardo Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 760 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freeport Legends (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boat Builders of Freeport (about 500 feet away); Al Grover's Spirit of Freeport (about 500 feet away); Freeport's Nautical Mile (about 600 feet away); Woodcleft Canal (about 700 feet away); Two Shipwrecks and the Life Saving Service (about 700 feet away); Freeport Point Shipyard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Playland Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.
Regarding Guy Lombardo's House. The South Grove Street indicated on the marker is now Guy Lombardo Avenue.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Guy Lombardo (Wikipedia). "Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian-American bandleader and violinist....Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor, and other musicians from his hometown. They billed themselves as creating "the sweetest music this side of Heaven". The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million records during their lifetimes, many featuring the band's lead singer, Kenny Gardner." (Submitted on May 5, 2019.)
2. Auld Lang Syne by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians (Decca, 1947, 2.5 mins.). (Submitted on May 5, 2019.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2019
2. Guy Lombardo's House Marker
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