Blauvelt in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
914 Sound Recording Studios
Photographed By Clare Sheridan, August 18, 2016
1. 914 Sound Recording Studios Marker
On this spot in the 1970's, a garage was reborn as a refuge where rock-'n'-roll bands gave voice to a generation yearning for change. Back when music was captured on vinyl. Brooks Arthur's 914 Sound Recording Studios allowed musicians the freedom to hone their craft away from the pressures of the big city. Among the iconic tracks laid down here were Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" and Janis Ian's "At Seventeen" - anthems of youthful rebellion emblematic of the time. The music made here endures long after 914's last note.
In memory of Kevin J. Quaranta
Erected 2016
Erected 2016 by Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 41° 3.907′ N, 73° 56.949′ W. Marker is in Blauvelt, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on New York State Route 303, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 585 NY-303, Blauvelt NY 10913, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blauvelt Lions Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lt. Col. Michael L. Murphy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jacob J. Blauvelt Homestead (approx. 0.6 miles away); Johannes J. Blauvelt Homestead
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Additional commentary.
1. The guitar that appears in the marker is a Gibson
In his remarks at the unveiling of the historical marker, Brooks Arthur (914 Recording Studios Founder) noted that Les Paul was an important early supporter of Arthur's efforts to open the studio.
— Submitted August 19, 2016, by Clare Sheridan of Tappan, New York.
August 18, 2016
2. (L - R) Robert Brum, Brooks Arthur (Founder of 914), Artie Resnick, Vini Lopez, Larry Alexander
The white building in the background is the former 914 Sound Recording Studios. It is now the Blauvelt Auto Spa.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2016, by Clare Sheridan of Tappan, New York. This page has been viewed 1,345 times since then and 583 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2016, by Clare Sheridan of Tappan, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
