Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Century Center for the Performing Arts
111 East 15th Street
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 1999
1. Century Center for the Performing Arts plaque
Architect Gambrill & Richardson
Built in 1869
Restored by the Theatre First Foundation
Erected by Theatre First Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 44.104′ N, 73° 59.339′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in Union Square. It was on East 15th Street west of Irving Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 111 E 15th St, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Lee Strasberg (a few steps
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Gramercy Gym Site (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Century Center for the Performing Arts. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . The Century Association Building -- No. 109-111 East 15th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on May 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by NYLPF proposal, 1890
2. as the Century Association Building
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2001
3. as Century Center for the Performing Arts, 2001
The plaque is between the windows.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 26, 2010
4. as Trinity Broadcast Network, 2010
The Century Center plaque was replaced by their own.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
