Chelsea in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Master Printers Building
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2020
1. Master Printers Building wayside
I worked in the Master Printers Building at 460 West 34th Street as a pressman for many years. New York City employed 20% of the countrys workers in printing and publishing with most of us working early mornings or late nights to meet newspaper deadlines.
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The Master Printers Building was built on this site in 1927 to support New York Citys thriving printing industry, than a major employer in Manhattan.
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"New York does nearly one-fourth of the printing in the United States and about one-twelfth of the worlds printing.”
- The New York Times, August 14, 1927; the year the Master Printers Building was completed.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1927.
Location. 40° 45.246′ N, 73° 59.942′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chelsea. It is on Tenth Avenue north of West 33rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 460 West 34th Street, New York NY 10001, 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: Alice's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Bob's Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nero Wolfe
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2020
2. Master Printers Building wayside locale
East side of Tenth Avenue facing south, between West 34rd & West 33th Streets.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2020
3. Master Printers Building wayside detail
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2020
4. Master Printers Building wayside, back
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2020
5. Master Printers Building wayside, back detail
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6. Master Printers Building wayside, back detail
Panel 2
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7. Master Printers Building wayside, back detail
Panel 3
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8. Master Printers Building wayside, back detail
Panel 4
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2020
9. Master Printers Building
Being converted into condominiums.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
