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

Leonard Bernstein

August 25, 1918 - October 14, 1990

— The Osborne, 205 West 57th, Manhattan —

Leonard Bernstein Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2017

1. Leonard Bernstein Marker

Inscription. World-renowned composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein was an American musical icon of the 20th century. He turned millions of viewers into music lovers through his televised Young People's Concerts with the New York Philharmonic, establishing him as a leading educator. Bernstein's orchestral and choral compositions include three symphonies (No. 1 "Jeremiah", No. 2 "Age of Anxiety", and No. 3 "Kaddish"), Serenade, Chichester Psalms, Mass, and many others. His works for the Broadway stage include On the Town, Wonderful Town, Candide and the immensely popular West Side Story. Bernstein also wrote three major ballets (Fancy Free, Facsimile, and Dybbuk) and the score to the film On the Waterfront. Bernstein's copious audio and video recordings, numerous books, and lifelong outspoken views on human rights, together with his music, comprise his profound and lasting cultural and humanitarian legacy.

Erected 2017 by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.

Location.

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40° 45.949′ N, 73° 58.823′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown West. It is at the intersection of West 57th Street and 7th Avenue on West 57th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 West 57th Street, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Osborne Apartments (here, next to this marker); Rodin Studios (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Alwyn Court Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); 163-165 West 57th Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant Charles W. Garbarini Memorial (about 300 feet away); 213 West 58th Street (about 300 feet away); Firefighter James N. Pappageorge Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein lived in unit 4B until 1961, and maintained an office in 2DD until his death in 1990.

Also see . . .
1. HLPC, Cultural Medallion: Leonard Bernstein, May 4, 2017 (YouTube, 70 min.). Installment of a Cultural Medallion honoring Leonard Bernstein on May 4, 2017, at 205 West 57 Street, Manhattan. The ceremony was led by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, who established
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2017

2. Leonard Bernstein Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance.
the Cultural Medallion program for the Historic Landmarks Preservation Center. (Submitted on November 29, 2017.)

2. The 1885 Osborne Flats -- 205 West 57th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2017

3. The Osborne

<i>Leonard Bernstein, young conductor & musical director of New York City Symphony</i> image. Click for full size.

Fred Palumbo (World Telegram), courtesy of the Library of Congress, 1945

4. Leonard Bernstein, young conductor & musical director of New York City Symphony

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.