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Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Charles Ives

1874-1954

 
 
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
1. Charles Ives Marker
Inscription.
A revolutionary composer, Ives was also a traditional insurance executive. His innovative music builds on American popular and folk tunes, and expands the use of rhythm and tonality. His avant-garde works include Concord, Mass., 1840-1860, The Fourth Symphony, and New England Holidays. He lived here from 1908 to 1911.
 
Erected by Historic Landmark Preservation Center.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
 
Location. 40° 44.107′ N, 73° 59.877′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is on West 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 West 11th Street, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Second Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson Market Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 4 Patchin Place / e.e. cummings (about 400 feet away); Jim Hall (about 400 feet away); 48 West 12th Street (about 500 feet away);
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44 West 12th Street (about 500 feet away); Marianne Moore (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Market Garden (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Also see . . .
1. Charles Ives Society. For all his singularity, the Yankee maverick Charles Ives is among the most representative of American artists. Optimistic, idealistic, fiercely democratic, he unified the voice of the American people with the forms and traditions of European classical music. (Submitted on May 28, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.) 

2. Charles Ives. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

3. John Gifford's 1879 Flat Building - 70 West 11th Street. Daytonian in Manhattan website entry (Submitted on December 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Charles Ives Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
2. Charles Ives Marker
Charles Ives image. Click for full size.
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3. Charles Ives
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.   3. submitted on February 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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