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Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

200 Fifth Avenue Clock

 
 
200 Fifth Avenue Clock Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 28, 2018
1. 200 Fifth Avenue Clock Marker
Inscription.
This 1909 iconic street clock
was designated a
New York City Landmark
in 1981
Upon establishing its
new headquarters
at 200 Fifth Avenue in 2011
Tiffany & Co.
restored the clock
as a gift to the historic
Flatiron District

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceLandmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
 
Location. 40° 44.52′ N, 73° 59.363′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. It is on Fifth Avenue south of West 24th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 5th Ave, 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: Fifth Avenue Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Eternal Light Flagstaff (within shouting distance of this marker); To Our Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Young Australia League (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Seward (within shouting distance of this marker); Edith Wharton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Worth Square (about 300 feet away); Major General William Jenkins Worth (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (was within shouting
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distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Care for Your Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
 
Also see . . .  The Magnificent 1909 Cast Iron Street Clock at 200 Fifth Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
200 Fifth Avenue Clock image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 10, 2009
2. 200 Fifth Avenue Clock
200 Fifth Avenue Clock image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 13, 2020
3. 200 Fifth Avenue Clock
The clock is just visible to the left of the entrance.
200 Fifth Avenue Clock image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 20, 2025
4. 200 Fifth Avenue Clock
The historic marker is inlaid into the stand beneath the clock's south face.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 2,373 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.   4. submitted on April 20, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
 
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