The McAlpin Hotel, just finished, is the hotel in the world, occupying an entire block on Broadway between 33rd and 34th Streets. It is 25 stories high with 3 sub-basements, contains 1620 rooms, all outside. 1100 baths and 1800 telephones. Total cost $13,500,000.

Mailed from New York, New York to Mrs. Charles F. Avard of Joggins Mines, Nova Scotia on November 23, 1923:

Nov. 23/23
Dear Grandma –
This is a picture of the hotel where we are stopping. We are having a gorgeous time, seeing the sights and going to shows. Hope you are well. Love to all.
Kathleen

Copyright 1912 by Irving Underhill, New York
The American Art Publish Co., New York City
H. Finkelstein & Son
Number R-34278

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