Midtown West in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rodin Studios
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2017
1. Rodin Studios Marker
Inscription.
Rodin Studios. New York City Designated Landmark. By the start of the 20th Century, West 57th Street had become a major cultural center. The French Renaissance-style Rodin Studios were built in 1916-17 to provide studios and residences for professional artists. Designed by Cass Gilbert, architect of the Woolworth Building, the principal elevations are embellished with late Gothic and Neo-classical motifs executed in rough buff-colored brick and molded terra cotta. Cast iron canopies, inspired by medieval choir stalls, project for between the bays of double-height windows. The building, named to honor the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, was converted to commercial use in 1968.
By the start of the 20th Century, West 57th Street had become a major cultural center. The French Renaissance-style Rodin Studios were built in 1916-17 to provide studios and residences for professional artists. Designed by Cass Gilbert, architect of the Woolworth Building, the principal elevations are embellished with late Gothic and Neo-classical motifs executed in rough buff-colored brick and molded terra cotta. Cast iron canopies, inspired by medieval choir stalls, project for between the bays of double-height windows. The building, named to honor the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, was converted to commercial use in 1968.
Erected 2004 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 40° 45.937′ N, 73° 58.832′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown West. Marker is at the intersection of West 57th Street and 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 57th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West 57th Street, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leonard Bernstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Osborne Apartments (within shouting distance
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2017
2. Rodin Studios Marker - Wide View
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2017
3. Rodin Studios and Marker - Wider View
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
