Victor Herbert
New York, New York, New York
Marker Inscription
Victor Herbert 1859-1924 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
The Story
From this address, Victor Herbert helped define the sound of American popular music at the turn of the century. Living here from 1904 until his death in 1924, the composer and conductor organized his own orchestra and wrote beloved operettas including Naughty Marietta and Sweethearts. He also championed the Copyright Law of 1909 and helped found ASCAP, the organization that still protects composers' rights today.
Why it matters
Herbert's fight for copyright and his role in founding ASCAP built the legal and institutional framework that lets American songwriters earn a living from their work.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- 81 Leonard Gallery6.2 mi away
- Gerben Fine Art6.3 mi away
- Bureau6.4 mi away · 112 Duane Street
- Hall des Lumières6.5 mi away · 49 Chambers Street, New York, NY
- Cloud Gallery6.5 mi away
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum6.8 mi away · 180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
Attractions
- The River Project Wetlab5.7 mi away
- FDNY Ladder 86.1 mi away · 14 North Moore Street, New York
- Dream house6.2 mi away
- Cortlandt Alley6.2 mi away
- Textile building6.2 mi away
- Sherman Zwicker6.3 mi away
Food & drink
- Sweetgreen7.0 mi away
- Maman7.0 mi away
- Greene Hook Bar & Kitchen7.1 mi away
- Semicolon Cafe7.1 mi away
- Rumi Turkish Grill7.1 mi away
- Bluestone Lane7.1 mi away
Places to stay
- DoubleTree6.6 mi away · 455 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
- Conrad6.6 mi away · 102 North End Avenue, New York
- Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City6.6 mi away · 21 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ
- M Social Hotel New York Downtown6.7 mi away · 55 Church Street, New York, NY
- Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson6.8 mi away · 2 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ
- Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area6.8 mi away · 170 Broadway, New York, NY
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