Bloomingdale in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Victor Herbert
1859 - 1924
The conductor and composer, lived here from 1904 to 1924. During that time, he organized the Victor Herbert Orchestra, wrote the operettas "Naughty Marietta" and "Sweethearts," advocated the Copyright Law of 1909, and helped to found ASCAP.
Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.
Location. 40° 48.198′ N, 73° 58.095′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Bloomingdale. Marker is on West 108th Street west of Broadway, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 West 108th Street, New York NY 10025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 352-353 Riverside Drive (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hannah Arendt (about 400 feet away); Straus Park (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Straus Park (about 500 feet away); Isidor and Ida Straus (about 600 feet away); Franz Sigel Statue (about 600 feet away); Riverside Drive West 105th Street Historic District (about 700 feet away); Shinran Shonin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Victor Herbert. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on February 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.