Garment District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Macy’s
34th Street District History
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019
1. Macy’s marker
Marks the Centennial of the Herald Square Building, “The World’s Largest Store”.
Founded in 1858 on 14th Street, Macy’s pioneered the move of the retail trade to the Herald Square area with the opening of this magnificent building in 1902. Designed by DeLemos and Cordes, it is lauded by critics as one of the architectural jewels of turn-of-the-century New York.
Erected 2002 by 34th Street Partnership.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 40° 45.021′ N, 73° 59.275′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Garment District. Marker is on Broadway south of West 35th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151 W 34th St, New York NY 10001, 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 Macy’s (here, next to this marker); R.H. Macy & Company (a few steps from this marker); The New York Herald (within shouting distance of this marker); James Gordon Bennett Monument (within shouting distance of
this page online
More about this marker. This plaque replaces an earlier "Macy's" plaque on the same location.
Regarding Macy’s. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places and was made a National Historic Landmark, both on June 2, 1978.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The earlier Macy's plaque at the location.
Also see . . .
1. Macy's. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Little Building Under the Big Bag at Macy's. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on September 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
2. Macy’s plaque
The marker lays flat in the sidewalk near the Broadway entrance.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 26, 2006
3. Macy’s
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 6, 2022
4. Macy’s
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 6, 2022
5. Macy’s
The original main entrance on 34th Street.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 25, 2020
6. The original Macy's store, 56 West 14th Street.
For years, "Macy's" was visible in the stonework above the entrance.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 28, 2017
7. The Straus Memorial plaque
Inside the Broadway entrance.
They calmly faced death together as the Titanic sank.
They calmly faced death together as the Titanic sank.
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 6, 2022
8. The Straus Memorial plaque
Recently cleaned.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on June 6, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 8. submitted on June 6, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
