Category Archives: Beekman Tower (Panhellenic)

Carrie Chapman Catt Attends Panhellenic Day at the 1939 World’s Fair

July 13, 1939 was Panhellenic Day at the New York World’s Fair. The event took place in the Executive Suite of the Pennsylvania Building. Prominent fraternity women discussed “Freedom for women in the world of tomorrow.” Carrie Chapman Catt, an … Continue reading

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The New York City Alumnae Panhellenic

The New York City Panhellenic, a group of women who belonged to National Panhellenic Conference organizations, was formed in October 1920. The first meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Scott, a Delta Gamma. Officers were elected according to … Continue reading

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An Art Deco Ad for an Art Deco Hotel

This ad fascinates me for all sorts of reasons. “A modern hotel for modern women,” “Overlooking East River, in the new residential zone,” “crosstown bus,” and “room, bath single $12 up per week” all evoke a New York City of … Continue reading

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At the Panhellenic 1932

The Panhellenic House offered the National Panhellenic Conference organizations a meeting place in New York City. Here is a picture taken after a November 5, 1932 meeting of the Pi Beta Phi New York City Alumnae Club. Pictured from left … Continue reading

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The 1928 Cornerstone at the Beekman Tower Hotel

I took this picture of the cornerstone at the Beekman Tower Hotel when I visited the hotel about 10 years ago. It shows the Greek letters near the doorway. If you’d like to read more about the Panhellenic / Beekman … Continue reading

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The Ballroom at the Panhellenic

I found this postcard the other day. Instead of being in the file with the other Panhellenic House/Beekman Tower postcards that I previously posted, it was in my “to be filed” basket. This was purchased  on eBay as were all … Continue reading

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Panhellenic House —> Beekman Tower (Panhellenic) —> Beekman Tower Hotel

If you’re ever in New York City, near the United Nations Building, you might notice to the north a small hotel called the Beekman Tower. Its official address is 3 Mitchell Place, but it really is on the corner of … Continue reading

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