Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Madison Square Garden
know NYC
— 34th Street district —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019
1. Madison Square Garden wayside
Front:
Hello…
My name is George “Tex” Lewis Ricard. From the cattle ranches of Paraguay and gambling halls of Nevada, to New York City – I’ve seen it all! I built the third Madison Square Garden location, founded the New York Rangers hockey franchise, and promoted weekly boxing matches that drew record-breaking crowds.
Back – Top:
World-famous arena Madison Square Garden (MSG), first located at Madison Avenue and 26th Street, had three other homes before arriving at its fourth and present location above Penn Station.
Bottom:
“Madison Square Garden became the terminal for all whose talents were unusual and whose services were unique.”
- columnist Arthur “Burg” Baer, commenting on post-WWII MSG
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 40° 44.997′ N, 73° 59.513′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on Seventh Avenue south of West 32nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404-408 Fashion Ave, New York NY 10120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Samuel Rea (a few steps from this marker); In Honor Of Donald W. Distasio (about
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More about this marker. Since Rickard’s MSG was up at Eighth Avenue and 50th Street, his appearance on this wayside in this location is nonsensical.
Regarding Madison Square Garden. The complex is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Madison Square Garden. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Tex Rickard. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. The Lost "New" Madison Square Garden - 8th Ave between 49th and 50th Streets. (Submitted on October 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019
2. Madison Square Garden wayside venue
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019
3. Madison Square Garden wayside detail
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019
4. Madison Square Garden wayside, back
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 14, 2020
5. Madison Square Garden wayside, back detail
Panel 1
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019
6. Madison Square Garden wayside, back detail
Panel 2
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019
7. Madison Square Garden wayside, back detail
Panel 3
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 14, 2020
8. Madison Square Garden wayside, back detail
Panel 4
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 17, 2017
9. Madison Square Garden Center
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
