Based on various images it appears the same location. I wonder after many decades whether location has changed. Either way, I would say it was a big birthday surprise.
It's like an old photograph of Times Square, where most businesses shown are long defunct and many were of dubious character. Nonetheless, it still holds meaning and tells a pretty cool story.
I'm honored to have been exposed to some of the hotel's history and its famous tenants through a relative who was part of the scene in the 90s. Truly an iconic place!
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