South Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chaim Gross (1904-1991)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 13, 2018
1. Chaim Gross (1904-1991) Marker
From 1963 until his death, the renowned American sculptor Chaim Gross lived and worked here. Born in the Carpathian mountains of Eastern Europe, Gross came to New York City in 1921 and emerged as a pioneer of the direct carving method in sculpture. He is best known for his joyous wood and stone pieces that celebrate the human form. His art can be found in gardens and plazas throughout Manhattan.
Placed by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
with the generous support of the Two Boots Foundation
Erected 2016 by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 40° 43.708′ N, 73° 59.928′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in South Village. It is on LaGuardia Place south of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 526 LaGuardia Place, New York NY 10012, 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: The Bitter End (within shouting distance of this marker); Fiorello LaGuardia
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fiorello La Guardia Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 13, 2018
2. The Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation
The marker is visible to the left of the entrance.
Photo courtesy of the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1935
3. Chaim Gross
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 15, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
