Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Martinique and McAlpin Hotels
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 1, 2019
1. Martinique and McAlpin Hotels wayside
Front:
Hello
I am Luisa Tetrazzini, internationally known coloratura soprano and inspiration for the dish Chicken Tetrazzini. On December 3, 1920, I gave a special recital from my apartment in the McAlpin Hotel. The live performance was broadcast live via radio-telephone to ships up to 400 miles off shore. It was the first attempt at shore-to-ship entertainment.
Back Top:
The twentieth century brought a new era of hospitality to New York City. Large hotels, such as the Martinique and the McAlpin, provided lodging for growing numbers of tourists, as well as new nightlife locales.
Bottom:
Fostered by economic prosperity, the large luxury hotels of this period became the venue for public life, supplying halls for promenading, dining rooms to be seen in, and private rooms in which to entertain and be entertained.
- Riders New York, popular guidebook, 1923
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 3, 1920.
Location. 40° 44.96′ N, 73° 59.273′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jackie Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Tribune (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway Tabernacle Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Retail Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); Herald Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Greeley Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); R.H. Macy & Company (about 400 feet away); Macys (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
2. Martinique and McAlpin Hotels wayside venue
Another marker is no longer nearby. Macy's Department Store (was about 400 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Martinique and McAlpin Hotels. The former Hotel McAlpin is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Luisa Tetrazzini. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on August 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Hotel McAlpin. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on August 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Martinique New York. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on August 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 1, 2019
3. Martinique and McAlpin Hotels wayside
Front detail
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4. Martinique and McAlpin Hotels wayside
Rear main panel
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5. Martinique and McAlpin Hotels wayside
Panel 1
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6. Martinique and McAlpin Hotels wayside
Panel 2.
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7. Martinique and McAlpin Hotels wayside
Panel 3
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8. Martinique and McAlpin Hotels wayside
Panel 4.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 11, 2018
9. A Marine Grill terracotta panel at the William Street entrance to the Fulton Street subway station.
Rescued from dumpsters during the McAlpin's gutting.
Photographed by Wikipedia, unknown
10. Herald Towers, formerly the Hotel McAlpin, 50 West 34th Street
Photographed by Wikipedia, unknown
11. Radisson Hotel, formerly Hotel Martinique
During the bad old days, the Martinique was NYC's most notorious welfare hotel.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
