Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
the Caroline
Completed 2002
— Pan Am Equities, Inc. developer —
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 façade 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 façade deferential to the context yet still distinctly modern in appearance. Integrally marked into this façade, above the corner of the Ladies Mile Historic District; once again is Shakespeare set.
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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Edith Wharton (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fifth Avenue Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); 200 Fifth Avenue Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flatiron Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Worth Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major General William Jenkins Worth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Young Australia League (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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
2. the Caroline Marker
The Shakespeare medallion above.
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 324 times since then and 54 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.
