Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Cagney
1899-1986
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
1. James Cagney Marker
Actor, who set the standard for gangster roles in movies such as Angels With Dirty Faces and The Public Enemy lived here from 1965 to 1968. Other residents were actress Margaret Hamilton and soprano Emma Thursby.
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 40° 44.246′ N, 73° 59.112′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. It is at the intersection of Gramercy Park East and East 20th Street on Gramercy Park East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Gramercy Park E, New York NY 10003, 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: Gramercy Park Clubhouse (a few steps from this marker); Brotherhood Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Gramercy Park Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Cyrus West Field (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Kirstein (about 300 feet away); George Bellows (about 300 feet away); Poetry Society of America
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ingersoll Homesite (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding James Cagney. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. James Cagney. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on May 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Gramercy - 34 Gramercy Park. "Daytonian in Manhattan entry. (Submitted on May 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 16, 2020
2. James Cagney
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 6, 2019
3. The Gramercy, originally Gramercy Park Hotel, 34 Gramercy Park East – now condominiums
Photographed by Pinterest, unknown
4. Margaret Hamilton
Building resident
Photographed by Rijkmuseum, Unknown
5. Emma Thursby
Building resident
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
