Friday at the Edison

Back in 2018, I stayed at the Hotel Edison in New York City with Christy (aka Little Miss Sunshine). According to the Hotel’s website, it “…has been setting trends in New York City’s Theater District since January 17, 1931 when Thomas Edison turned on the marquee lights.” Interestingly enough, Edison turned on the lights remotely from his home in Llewellyn Park, Orange, New Jersey by pressing a telegraph key. The inventor was 86 at the time and passed away later in the year on October 18. The Hotel Edison has been used as a location for “The Godfather” (1972), “Bullets Over Broadway” (1994), and “Birdman” (2014).



The photo below is from 1939 and shows the lobby seating area:



What appears to be a sculpture of sorts of Thomas Edison himself hung at the back of the lobby:



The bones of the lobby looked about the same when I visited, but Thomas was nowhere to be found. I wonder what happened to the piece?



A view of the check-in area from 1939:



There is no corresponding shot in my collection; I guess that’s a bucket list item on my next trip to NYC! For those younger readers out there, you might have a difficult time identifying the contraption that Christy is touching in the hallway:



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The Hotel Edison

Yup, Thomas Edison was on hand to turn on the lights when this historic New York City hotel opened in 1931. Not too shabby! This art deco classic is conveniently located right in the middle of the theatre district and steps away from Times Square.



It’s always about the details:



When I arrived, I was able to see artist Arnie Charnik working on the murals that grace the lobby.



Although they do look new, their art deco styling fits in perfectly with the hotel and are a nice nod to the history of New York City.



The rooms won’t break the bank and are still very stylish and roomy.







And views…did somebody request a view? How about this from the balcony of my room?



The hotel has also been featured in a number of movies. Luca Brasi's murder in “The Godfather” was filmed at the Edison, it served as the penthouse in Woody Allen's “Bullets over Broadway”…



and Michael Keaton is seen drinking at the hotel's bar, the Rum House, in “Birdman.”

Next time you’re in New York City, be sure to stay at the Edison; operators are standing by!



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