Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Irving
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 12, 2018
1. Washington Irving Marker
New Amsterdam 1783 - Tarrytown 1859
Erected 1934.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 40° 44.155′ N, 73° 59.259′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. It is at the intersection of East 17th Street and Irving Place, on the left when traveling west on East 17th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 Irving Place, New York NY 10003, 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: O. Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Petes Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gramercy Park Historic District (about 400 feet away); Elihu Root (about 400 feet away); The Germania Life Insurance Company Building (about 400 feet away); Lee Strasberg (about 500 feet away); Armenian Grove Plaque (about 500 feet away); Lincoln Kirstein (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. Maxs Kansas City, 1965-1974 (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Century Center for the Performing Arts (was
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More about this marker. The tiny inscriptions at the bottom read "New York 1934" and "Fecit A. Finta" (Latin for "A. Finta made this".)
Regarding Washington Irving. The three top panels depict scenes from three of the author's works: "Bracebridge Hall", "Rip van Winkle" and "Sleepy Hollow".
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 17, 2018
2. The "Washington Irving" house
The marker is visible to the left of the doorway.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, circa March 4, 2018
3. Sadly, Washington Irving never slept on Irving Place.
New York Times, March 4, 2018
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 1998
4. Washington Irving
Nevertheless, his bust stands at Washington Irving High School across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
