New York 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 New York, New York, in New York County. 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. Franz Sigel Statue (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riverside Drive West 105th Street Historic District (about 700 feet away); Shinran Shonin (approx.

via Library of Congress, 1920s
2. John Philip Sousa (right) and Victor Herbert, 1920s
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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 February 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, California.