Hotel Normandie (New York City)
| Hotel Normandie | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Broadway and 38th St, New York City |
| Demolished | c. 1926 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 8 |
The Hotel Normandie was a luxury hotel located on Broadway at 38th Street in New York City. The 8-story building was put up by Ferdinand Earl, an heir of the Fisher family, opening in 1884. Amenities were advertised to include "Steam heat, speaking tubes, electric bells, burglar and fire alarms attached to all rooms". Rooms rates started at $2/day. Dinner was available for $1.25 additional; a quart bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne was $4.
The Leaders of the World electric sign was built on the roof of the hotel in 1910. The sign featured a chariot race scene.