Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 30, 2015
1. American Academy of Dramatic Arts Marker
Constructed in 1907, this was the original home of the Colony Club. Stanford White was the architect and Elsie De Wolfe the interior decorator. In 1963, the building was acquired by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, founded in 1884 by Franklin Haven Sargent.
Plaque erected 1964 by
The New York Community Trust
Erected 1964 by New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 40° 44.732′ N, 73° 59.085′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on Madison Avenue near East 30th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of the Transfiguration (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Church of the Transfiguration (about 400 feet away); Old Grolier Club (about 500 feet away); Marble Collegiate Church (about 600 feet away); Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D. (about 600 feet away); 2 Park Avenue Building
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More about this marker. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . Stanford White's 1907 Colony Club, No. 120 Madison Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 30, 2015
2. American Academy of Dramatic Arts
The marker is to the right of the main entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
