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When the Chelsea Hotel Mailboxes Go Missing The New York Times Notices

Snapshot_001small The Bring Back the Bards campaign has taken root in another life thanks to the hard work and talent of Mykal Skall.  We're glad to have him on board in our ongoing fight to preserve the 125-year-old tradition of artistic freedom at the Chelsea.

Thanks also to Saki Knafo for bringing Mykal's work, and our struggle, to the attention of a wider public.  And for minority shareholders Krauss and Elder, please be put on notice: when you desecrate this iconic hotel, the world is watching, and history will be your judge.

One Correction to the NYT article: Bob Dylan's old room, 211, did not undergo renovations.  It was simply, and, I might add, illegally, gutted.  Management planned to renovate it, but they did not have the proper permits, so the DOB shut them down. — Ed Hamilton

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5 responses to “When the Chelsea Hotel Mailboxes Go Missing The New York Times Notices”

  1. Sherill Tippins Avatar
    Sherill Tippins

    It’s interesting that Mykal felt the need to create the performance space on the ground floor. While it’s true, of course, that there’s not one now, the Chelsea’s architect originally created a cooperative theater, The Lyceum, along with the Chelsea.
    So you could say that Second Life is taking the Chelsea back to its original state, and purpose.
    Will Mykal also create a drama school to go with the performance space, attended by Chelsea residents, as the Chelsea architect did?

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  2. Mykal Skall Avatar
    Mykal Skall

    Wow, I had no clue. I think that this is reason enough to change the name of htis space to The Lyceum! I searched and searched for a name for it, and this is perfect. Thank you so much Sherill! Where did you get this info?

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  3. Sherill Tippins Avatar
    Sherill Tippins

    Mykal, that’s great! How exciting for the Chelsea to have the Lyceum again.
    The information comes from 1880s newspaper articles and editorials in a professional/political journal called “The Real Estate Record.” It was very high-tech for its day, with electric lights and stained glass by Tiffany. I can send you copies of some articles if you like. You could give your address to Ed.

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  4. Old & Crappy Avatar
    Old & Crappy

    Will David Elder buy all of the copies of the NY Times? How will he be able to keep this info out of the Hotel?

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  5. Mykal Skall Avatar
    Mykal Skall

    The copies would be greatly appreciated, I’ll send Ed my address, thank you so much.

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