The Wellington Hotel - Closed

The Wellington Hotel - Closed
New York, New York (NY), US
On March 2, 1901 Charles F. Rogers announced his intention to build a 12-story Hotel Wellington, which was completed in 1902. A residential hotel, the Wellington accepted both permanent and transient guests. It became a favorite among theatrical circles. In 1929 The New York Times headlined and article, "Hotel Wellington to Have Annex," and reported, "A twenty-five story structure to be erected at the northeast corner of Seventh Avenue and Fifty-fifth Street as an annex to the thirteen-story Hotel Wellington." On December 5, 2021 Steve Cuozzo, writing in the New York Post, said, "The Wellington Hotel, a tourist landmark at 871 Seventh Ave. and West 55th St. since 1902, appears headed for its final check-out." The building's owner, Richad Born, had invoked a demolition clause to evict four retail tenants.

Also seen HERE at Virtual Globetrotting.
On March 2, 1901 Charles F. Rogers announced his intention to build a 12-story Hotel Wellington, which was completed in 1902. A residential hotel, the Wellington accepted both permanent and transient guests. It became a favorite among theatrical circles. In 1929 The New York Times headlined and article, "Hotel Wellington to Have Annex," and reported, "A twenty-five story structure to be erected at the northeast corner of Seventh Avenue and Fifty-fifth Street as an annex to the thirteen-story Hotel Wellington." On December 5, 2021 Steve Cuozzo, writing in the New York Post, said, "The Wellington Hotel, a tourist landmark at 871 Seventh Ave. and West 55th St. since 1902, appears headed for its final check-out." The building's owner, Richad Born, had invoked a demolition clause to evict four retail tenants.

Also seen HERE at Virtual Globetrotting.
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Links: nypost.com, daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com
By: jbottero

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