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Martha Graham (1894-1991)

 
 
Martha Graham (1894-1991) Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 13, 2018
1. Martha Graham (1894-1991) Marker
Inscription.
The renowned pioneer of modern dance created radical new dances and rehearsed her company in this building during the 1930s and 40s. Graham also taught in a studio later named in her honor at The New School at 66 West 12th Street. Her dramatic style revolutionized the art form, influencing dance and theatre worldwide.

Placed by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
with the generous support of the Two Boots Foundation

 
Erected by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEducationWomen. In addition, it is included in the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation series list.
 
Location. 40° 44.109′ N, 73° 59.669′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 13th Street, on the left when traveling north on Fifth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 Fifth Avenue, 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. 70 Fifth Avenue (a few steps from this marker); The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salmagundi Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winfield Scott House (about 300 feet away); First Presbyterian Church
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(about 400 feet away); Anaïs Nin (about 400 feet away); 44 West 12th Street (about 500 feet away); 48 West 12th Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Also see . . .  Martha Graham. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
66 Fifth Avenue (right) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 13, 2018
2. 66 Fifth Avenue (right)
Now the Shelia C. Johnson Design Center of The New School. The marker is to the right of the entrance.
Portrait of Martha Graham and Bertram Ross, as Clytemenestra and Orestes image. Click for full size.
Carl Van Vechten (photo courtesy of the Libary of Congress), June 27, 1961
3. Portrait of Martha Graham and Bertram Ross, as Clytemenestra and Orestes
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 9 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.

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