Chelsea in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
81 Eighth Avenue
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 28, 2008
1. 81 Eighth Avenue Marker
81 Eight Avenue
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1897
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 40° 44.401′ N, 74° 0.153′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chelsea. Marker is at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and West 14th Street, on the left when traveling north on Eighth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 Eighth 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. Andrew Norwood House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground (about 500 feet away); Corporal John A. Seravalli Playground (about 600 feet away); Cpl. John A. Seravalli Memorial Playground (about 700 feet away); Site of the First PFLAG meeting (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beatrice Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); New York City AIDS Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Dubinsky (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding 81 Eighth Avenue. "1897" on the plaque refers to the date
this page online
The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . The 1897 New York Savings Bank - 81 8th Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on February 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 4, 2008
2. 81 Eighth Avenue
As Balducci's. The marker is next to the clock on the corner of the building.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 28, 2008
3. 81 Eighth Avenue Clock
As The New York Bank for Savings, NYC market radio ads referred to it as "The Beehive Bank for Savings".
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
