Theater District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Eugene O'Neill
Photographed by R. C.
1. Birthplace of Eugene O'Neill Marker
October 16, 1888 November 27, 1953
America's greatest playwright was born
on this site then called Barrett House
Erected by Circle in the Square.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1893.
Location. 40° 45.405′ N, 73° 59.156′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Theater District. It is at the intersection of Broadway and West 43rd Street on Broadway. Marker is on the Starbucks storefront at the intersection of Broadway and W. 43rd in Times Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Broadway, New York NY 10036, 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: Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Door Canteen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lambs Club (about 400 feet away); Knickerbocker Hotel (about 400 feet away); The Town Hall (about 500 feet away); New Amsterdam Theatre (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Town Hall (about 500 feet away); Schubert Alley (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Also see . . . Wiki entry for Eugene O'Neill. (Submitted on December 7, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.)
Photographed by R. C.
2. Birthplace of Eugene O'Neill Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,675 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
