Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
44 West 12th Street
No. 44 is one of six row houses, Nos. 34-44, designed in the Late Italianate style and built in 1860 by Frederick P. James. They replaced an earlier row which had been built in 1844, When erected, these four-story houses were identical and were the last word in elegance.
Irving N. Scholnik
1903-1978
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 44.118′ N, 73° 59.777′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is on West 12th Street, on the right when traveling east. Between 5th & 6th Avenues. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 West 12th 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. 48 West 12th Street (here, next to this marker); Jim Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Winfield Scott House (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Ives (about 500 feet away); The Second Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Martha Graham (1894-1991) (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.