PEnnsylvania 6-5000 is claimed by its owner, the Hotel Pennsylvania, to be
the oldest continuing phone number in New York City. The exact age of the phone number, and the validity of the claim, is unknown. The earliest it could have existed is around 1930, when seven-digit numbers were first adopted
in New York City.
Many big band names played in the Hotel’s Cafe Rouge Ballroom, including
the Glenn Miller Orchestra; the phone number was the inspiration for the
Top 5 Billboard hit.
28
Apr
RECORDED ON THIS DAY IN 1940
Calendar
Recent Comments
- mary Lynn commented on GOING TO PLAY, YOU NEED YOUR MARBLES
(2 weeks ago) - Mary Lynn commented on ‘’FATHER OF THE CONSTITUTION” WAS BORN
(2 weeks ago) - Sandra Bonitz commented on ACTOR RAY MILLAND DIED ON THIS DAY
(2 weeks ago)
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Links
Archives
© PDX RETRO 2010 | Created by Bob Karm.
Website hosted by Steve's PC Repair
Place your comment