Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Plaza Hotel

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By R. C.

1. Plaza Hotel Marker

Inscription. Designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh in French Renaissance Style. The Plaza opened its doors on October 1, 1907. Among original residents were members of the Gould, Harriman and Vanderbilt families. An earlier Plaza Hotel opened at this location in 1890 and was demolished in 1905 to make way for the present structure.

Erected 1963 by New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 40° 45.859′ N, 73° 58.442′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is on Grand Army Plaza, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 768 Fifth Avenue & 2 Central Park South, 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. A different marker also named The Plaza Hotel (a few steps from this marker); William Tecumseh Sherman Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lombard Lamp (about 300 feet away); Doris C. Freedman Plaza (about 400 feet away); The Metropolitan Club (about 500 feet away); Simon Bolivar Statue (about 700 feet away); Artists' Gate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hallett Nature Sanctuary (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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More about this marker. Marker is to the right of the front entrance of the hotel.

Regarding Plaza Hotel. This building is listed in the AIA (American Institute of Architects)Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition.

Also see . . . The Iconic Plaza Hotel. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Plaza Hotel Grand Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. Plaza Hotel Grand Entrance

Plaque (not seen in photo) is to the right of the Plaza's main entrance.

Plaza Hotel Ornamentation image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

3. Plaza Hotel Ornamentation

Photographed By R. C.

4. Plaza Hotel Ornamentation

Plaza Hotel Lamppost image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

5. Plaza Hotel Lamppost

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 800 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 2, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.