Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plaque
Object Number:
1946.245
Date:
1874-1914
Medium:
Iron, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 6 cm )
Marks:
enameled: on obverse: "GRAND UNION HOTEL/OPPOSITE/GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT/NEW YORK CITY"
enameled: on obverse at base of plaque: "JUIN & CESBRON M'F'G - PARIS"
Description:
Rectangular iron plaque with enameled obverse; white enamel background with black lettering: "GRAND UNION HOTEL/OPPOSITE/GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT/NEW YORK CITY"; cut corners and two pierced holes for affixing to wall.
Gallery Label:
The Grand Union Hotel, built in 1874, was located on the southeast corner of Park Avenue and 42nd Street. The hotel was run on the European plan (in which meals are not included in the price of a room) and the restaurant became popular with politicians. The hotel closed in 1914 and was demolished during subway construction.
Credit Line:
Samuel T. Shaw Memorial Collection
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
