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

Frank O'Hara

1926 - 1966

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

1. Frank O'Hara Marker

Inscription. While living here in 1957-59, the poet, critic, and curator wrote a monograph about Jackson Pollock. His poems dealt with urban themes in an expressionist style analogous to Pollock's action paintings.

Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.

Location. 40° 44.027′ N, 73° 59.587′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is on University Place south of East 12th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 University Place, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hotel Albert (within shouting distance of this marker); Police Athletic League Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Beatrix Farrand (within shouting distance of this marker); Ninth Regiment New York State (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anaïs Nin (about 400 feet away); The Salmagundi Club

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(about 500 feet away); Dawn Powell (about 500 feet away); Eleanor Roosevelt (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. 441 East Ninth Street, Frank O'Hara's home 1959-1963

Also see . . .
1. Don Draper Recites Frank O' Hara's Poetry (End of Ep 1 of Season 2 - Mayakovsky - Frank O Hara). (Submitted on October 12, 2016.)
2. Frank O'Hara. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Frank O'Hara Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

2. Frank O'Hara Marker - Wide View

The marker can be seen here in the middle doorway of the building, rather high up and deep into the alcove.

Frank O'Hara image. Click for full size.

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3. Frank O'Hara

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on February 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.