Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
the Caroline
Completed 2002
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
1. the Caroline Marker
Through the decades, many buildings have graced this important corner of the Manhattan grid. One of the earliest buildings with architectural distinction was the Booth Theatre of the Civil War era. Adorning the exterior was a medallion-relief of Shakespeare that greeted theatergoers of the period as they attended the popular Shakespearean productions by Edwin Booth
Retaining the medallion of Shakespeare, the McCreery Department Store replaced the theater in 1878 with an elevation composition characteristic of the other Mercantile Palaces and Dry Goods Emporiums that are still prominent on Sixth Avenue.
On November 18, 1997 the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved this exterior building design by Richard Cook & Associates, Architects that reiterates the historic faηade rhythms with traditional materials. In conjunction, reinterpretations of elements of the district such as open metal cornices and contemporary detailed mercantile shop bays results in a faηade deferential to the context yet still distinctly modern in appearance. Integrally marked into this faηade, above the corner of the Ladies Mile Historic District;
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is November 18, 1997.
Location. 40° 44.559′ N, 73° 59.568′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. It is on Sixth Avenue south of West 23rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 W 23rd St, New York NY 10010, 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: Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Masonic Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edith Wharton
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
2. the Caroline Marker
The Shakespeare medallion above.
Another marker is no longer nearby. S.F.B. Morse (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Shakespeare Comes Home to 23rd and 6th. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Booth's Theatre. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
3. the Caroline, 60 West 23rd Street
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4. Booth's Theatre
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 8, 2019
5. Edwin Booth
Statue in Gramercy Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 800 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
