Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grand Central Terminal
“Landmark of New York”
Erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 40° 45.134′ N, 73° 58.659′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is at the intersection of West 42nd Street and Park Avenue on West 42nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 E 42nd St, New York NY 10017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Vanderbilt Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowery Savings Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Library Walk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ptl. Thomas Schimenti, NYPD (about 400 feet away); The Bronxville Eagle (about 500 feet away); 101 Park Avenue (about 500 feet away); The Chrysler Building (about 600 feet away); Park Avenue Viaduct (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Grand Central Terminal. A terminal is located at the end of the railroad tracks, a station is an intermediate stop on a railroad.
Also see . . .
1. Grand Central Terminal - New York Architecture. Grand Central Terminal was built to house Cornelius Vanderbilt's railroad network, consolidated in the late 19th century as New York Central. (Submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. "Transportation" -- the Grand Central Terminal Clock Group. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 705 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on July 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6, 7. submitted on August 11, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 8. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.