David Mancuso - ‘The Loft’ Mailed Invitation Packet
This original 2007 mailing from Dave Mancuso relates to a Loft event held on Sunday, May 27, 2007.
The envelope is addressed from “David Mancuso / The Loft, P.O. Box 20915, Tompkins Square Station, New York, NY 10009” and is postmarked April 27, 2007 (Milwaukee, WI). It bears a 36¢ Sugar Ray Robinson postage stamp
The enclosed materials comprise a complete multi-page event packet, including:
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A printed invitation letter
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A “Helpful Hints” insert outlining house guidelines (no photography on the main dance floor, no promotional materials, beverages not on the dance floor)
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A Loft Party Confirmation and reservation form
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A merchandise order form listing Loft T-shirts, caps, and Love Saves the Day by Tim Lawrence
The event was scheduled for 5:00 PM to Midnight at 140 Second Avenue (near East 9th Street), with the confirmation form listing 142 Second Avenue, New York City. Admission was $40 per person in advance (all-inclusive), with reservations required and a stated capacity limit of 300 guests. No payment was accepted at the door.
The letter is signed “David” and closes with “Love Saves the Day,” reflecting the established ethos of The Loft. Contact details for David and Penny are included, along with reference to online payment via theloftnyc.com.
This lot represents an original mailed Loft invitation packet from Mancuso’s later New York event period and was retained in Victor Simonelli’s personal archive.
Key Details
- Original mailed Loft invitation packet
- Event date: May 27, 2007
- Postmarked April 27, 2007 (Milwaukee, WI)
- Return address: P.O. Box 20915, Tompkins Square Station, NYC
- Venue listed as 140 / 142 Second Avenue, New York
- Includes invitation letter, inserts, reservation form, and merchandise order form
- From Victor Simonelli’s archive
Collectibility
- Provenance: From Victor Simonelli’s personal archive
- Rarity: Complete original mailed Loft event packet
- Historic Context: Documents The Loft during its 2000s Second Avenue period under Dave Mancuso’s direction
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Provenance
Direct from VIctor Simonelli
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