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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Corporal John A. Seravalli Playground (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding 81 Eighth Avenue. "1897" on the plaque refers to the date of construction as The New York Savings Bank. It became a New York Bank for Savings/Golddome Bank branch, Central Carpet, then a Balducci's grocers. It is currently a CVS drugstore.
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
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 September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 25 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.
