Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
ASHRAE Centennial 1894-95 – 1994-95
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2007
1. ASHRAE Centennial 1894-95 – 1994-95 Marker
On this site, where stood the Broadway Central Hotel, the American Society of Heating and Ventilation Engineers was founded on September 10, 1894 to advance the proper heating and ventilation of all classes of buildings through improvements to the construction of mechanical apparatus and the establishment of clearly defined standards for building environments. In 1954, the society changed its name to the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers to reflect the emergence of comfort cooling, and in 1959 merged with the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers, founded in 1904.
This plaque is dedicated on September 10, 1994 by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers to commemorate the accomplishments of the organization’s founders and of those who followed them in their pursuit of scientific discovery and technological development which improve the quality of life through efficiently controlled environments.
Erected 1994 by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1894.
Location. 40° 43.665′ N, 73° 59.704′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mercer Playground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Weitz & Luxenberg Building (about 400 feet away); 376-380 Lafayette Street (about 400 feet away); De Vinne Press Building (about 600 feet away); Site of Elizabeth Blackwell's Infirmary for Women and Children (about 600 feet away); Firehouse Engine Company No. 33 (about 700 feet away); Triangle Fire (about 700 feet away); Brown Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding ASHRAE Centennial 1894-95 – 1994-95. The NYU building plaque site was considered of enough significance to be listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fourth Edition", but the listing was removed in the Fifth Edition.
Also see . . .
1. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 5, 2020.)
2. The Broadway Central Hotel. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 8, 2017
2. Marker location
Marker is visible at screen center, SW corner of Broadway and West 3rd Street.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2007
3. The building is the NYU Mercer Street Residence Hall.
From Cardcow.com, unknown
4. The Broadway Central Hotel
In better days.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 4, 2021
5. The collapse of the Broadway Central Hotel
Ephemeral New York entry:
The ASHRAE meeting site, the Grand Broadway Hotel, had a fatal collapse in 1973 while being used as a welfare hotel.
Photograph: The ghost of the hotel on the adjacent building.
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The ASHRAE meeting site, the Grand Broadway Hotel, had a fatal collapse in 1973 while being used as a welfare hotel.
Photograph: The ghost of the hotel on the adjacent building.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on March 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on June 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
