76-Second Travel Show: “Chester A. Arthur Sandwich, The”

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I spent President’s Day thinking about two presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, the only pres born in Manhattan, and Chester A Arthur, the only one where you can buy a Lebanese sandwich in his old bedroom. Plus Arthur had great chops. Plus he wore five pairs of pants a day. Plus he pronounced his middle name ‘Alan’ as ‘alAN,’ French-style.

On Monday, I visited his old home, at 123 Lexington Ave in New York City, and requested a particular-type of sandwich. One that brings all these Arthur components together.

Warning: this video features two simulated gunshots, some blood, and the acting debuts of John Whitaker (as Charles Guiteau) and Eric Davison (as James Garfield).

About Robert Reid

Robert Reid is a travel writer (Lonely Planet, New York Times, ESPN), travel expert (Today Show, CNN's Headline News), travel videographer (76-Second Travel Show) and travel artist (don't ask).
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6 Responses to 76-Second Travel Show: “Chester A. Arthur Sandwich, The”

  1. Anonymous says:

    most pants loving president …thats good

  2. Robert Reid says:

    Why thank you Strunk Landers

  3. Rutila says:

    I recently read an article, which I can’t find now, about restorative renovations made to the Roosevelt townhouses — but a sandwich shop is much more interesting.

  4. Anonymous says:

    nice post. thanks.

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  6. Cheap Flights says:

    Thanks for sharing that,! I will definitely include in the list of places to visit! Lovely beach, lovely photos, thank you!

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