Garment District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
R.H. Macy & Company
Established 1858
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
1. R.H. Macy & Company Marker
These names represent just a sampling of the celebrities, musical stars, sports heroes and other luminaries who have crossed Macy’s threshold since we opened our doors 150 years ago.
(A list of 112 names of celebrities follows.)
Dedicated on Macy’s 150th birthday, October 28, 2008
Erected 2008 by Macy's.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 2008.
Location. 40° 45.016′ N, 73° 59.289′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Garment District. Marker is on Broadway north of West 34th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151 West 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. Macy’s (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Macy’s (a few steps from this marker); Herald Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The New York Herald (within shouting distance of this marker); James Gordon Bennett Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway at 35th Street (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Macy's. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
2. R.H. Macy & Company plaque
At the Broadway entrance.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 28, 2017
3. R.H. Macy & Company
The celebrities in the first column of names.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
4. R.H. Macy & Company
The celebrities in the second column of names.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
5. R.H. Macy & Company
The celebrities in the third column of names.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
6. R.H. Macy & Company
The celebrities in the fourth column of names.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 26, 2006
7. R.H. Macy & Company
The Broadway facade.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
