Discover a fascinating piece of New York City history with this rare 1921 Official Metropolitan Guide. Published weekly for the Hotel Association, this guide was a vital resource for visitors to the metropolis, offering a comprehensive look at the city's events, attractions, and businesses during the week of February 13, 1921.

This vintage guide features a prominent portrait of violinist Mishel Piastro, who was performing with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra at the Hippodrome. Beyond musical highlights, it contains an extensive calendar of theatrical and musical happenings, motion picture attractions, and social events. Inside, you'll find advertisements for iconic New York establishments like R.H. Macy & Co., John Wanamaker, and Champlin Studios, along with listings for out-of-town hotels across the United States and Canada. The guide also provides detailed schedules for Broadway shows, including Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid" at the Mark Strand, "The Emperor Jones" with Charles Gilpin, and other theatrical productions of the era. This guide offers a unique window into the cultural and commercial life of New York City in the early 1920s, making it an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of historical ephemera, New Yorkiana, and early 20th-century performing arts.