Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
White Horse Tavern
FavoritehangoutofNormanMailerandDylanThomas,whoannouncedonenightin
1953, “I've had 18 straight whiskeys,” and passed out. He died the next day.
• 567 Hudson St at 11th St
Willa Cather Residence
Willa Cather wrote six novels here and her Friday “at homes” were attended by the
likes of D. H. Lawrence.
• 5 Bank St, between West & Greenwich Sts
• Closed to public
Mark Twain Residence
Aplaquemarksthehome(1904-8)ofMarkTwain,designedbyJamesRenwick,Jr.,
architectofSt.Patrick'sCathedral.Twainreceivedguestswhileproppedupinahuge
carved bed.
• 21 5th Ave at 9th St
• Closed to public
William Styron Residence
This was Styron's first “tiny but rather nice” apartment after writing
Lie Down in
Darkness
at age 23.
• 43 Greenwich Ave
• Closed to public
Edward Albee Residence
Albee wrote
The Zoo Story
here. He first saw the words “Who's Afraid of Virginia
Woolf?” written in soap on a saloon mirror nearby.
• 238 West 4th St
• Closed to public
