Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Empire State Building
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— 34th Street District —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
1. Empire State Building Marker
Hello… I am Caroline Schermerhorn Astor. With my husband William Backhouse Astor, Jr. – a grandson of John Jacob Astor, once the richest man in America – I built a mansion at the corner of 34th Street, where the Empire State Building now stands. Over the next 40 years, I threw legendary parties for hundreds of guests in my opulent ballroom.
This stretch of Fifth Avenue – once farmland, now the site of the Empire State Building – is a dramatic illustration of how New York City reinvents itself.
“A new view of the metropolitan district was unfolded yesterday to visitors who ascended to the observatory….”
- The New York Times on the opening of the Empire State Building on May 1, 1931
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1931.
Location. 40° 44.888′ N, 73° 59.084′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on Fifth Avenue south of West 34th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 347 Fifth Ave, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Empire State Building (within shouting distance of this marker); B. Altman & Company
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Also see . . .
1. Caroline Schermerhorn Astor. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on August 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Empire State Building. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
2. Empire State Building Marker
The visitors' entrance to the Empire State Building is across the street.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 4, 2017
3. Empire State Building Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 16, 2017
4. Empire State Building Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
5. Empire State Building Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 4, 2017
6. Empire State Building Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 4, 2017
7. Empire State Building Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 4, 2017
8. Empire State Building Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 7, 2022
9. The Empire State Building
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2013
10. Empire State Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 9. submitted on January 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 10. submitted on August 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
