New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Victor Herbert

1859 - 1924

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

1. Victor Herbert Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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.

John Philip Sousa (right) and Victor Herbert, 1920s image. Click for more information.

via Library of Congress, 1920s

2. John Philip Sousa (right) and Victor Herbert, 1920s

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0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Shinran Shonin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel Tilden Statue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel J. Tilden (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Dewey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kossuth (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.

Also see . . . Victor Herbert. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Victor Herbert Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

3. Victor Herbert Marker - Wide View

Victor Herbert Residence - 321 West 108th Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

4. Victor Herbert Residence - 321 West 108th Street

Victor Herbert's residence is just to the left of the right-hand tree in the picture.

Victor Herbert image. Click for full size.

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, circa 1920

5. Victor Herbert

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.