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

The Muffin House

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

1. The Muffin House Marker

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Inscription. The Muffin House 337 West 20th Street Built as a foundry c. 1850, Samuel Bath Thomas (1855- 1919) converted the ovens for his English Muffin bakery in the early 20th century. The arched brick structures remain below the courtyard garden.

Erected by Chelsea Historic District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 44.653′ N, 74° 0.09′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chelsea. Marker is on 20th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 337 West 20th Street, 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. John Richard Ress, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Gay Men's Health Crisis (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chelsea Historic District (about 500 feet away); 314 West 22nd Street (about 500 feet away); Cushman Row (about 600 feet away); James N. Wells Mansion - 1835 (about 700 feet away); Clement Clarke Moore (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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The 1850's "Muffin House" -- No. 337 W. 20th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry (Submitted on February 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

2. The Muffin House Marker

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 11, 2019

3. The Muffin House Marker

marker as seen from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.