New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Victor Herbert
1859 - 1924
By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
1. Victor Herbert Marker
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.
Marker series. This marker is included in the New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions marker series.
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. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Shinran Shonin (approx. 0.2 miles
By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
2. Victor Herbert Marker - Wide View
Also see . . . Victor Herbert (1859-1924) (Library of Congress). On the founding of ASCAP: Herbert championed composers' rights and was instrumental in advocating for the passage of the American copyright law of 1909. He co-founded, along with John Philip Sousa and Irving Berlin, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers in 1914. He served that landmark organization as a vice-president and director until his death in 1924. He was elected to the National Institute of Arts and letters in 1908. In 1917, he won a suit in a case brought before the Supreme Court in which composers gained the right to receive fees for the performances of their works. (Submitted on October 7, 2016.)
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By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
3. Victor Herbert Residence - 321 West 108th Street
Victor Herbert's residence is just to the left of the right-hand tree in the picture.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, circa 1920
4. Victor Herbert
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2017. This page originally submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.
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