Theater District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Town Hall
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 8, 2019
1. The Town Hall plaque
The Town Hall has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Built in 1921 by the League for Political Education, the Town Hall was home to NBCs program Americas Town Hall meeting of the Air during the Golden Age of radio. The broadcast, with its use of audience participation, promised to democratize civic discourse and education.
Erected 2012 by National Park Service - United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 40° 45.361′ N, 73° 59.074′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Theater District. It is on West 43rd Street west of Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 W 43rd St, New York NY 10036, 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: A different marker also named Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lambs Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Knickerbocker Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Also see . . .
1. The Town Hall (New York City). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 1, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Inside The Town Hall, a Times Square Theater Founded by Suffragists. Untapped New York entry (Submitted on November 1, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 8, 2019
2. The Town Hall
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 8, 2019
3. The Town Hall
Photographed by Cindy Byram, 2018
4. The Town Hall interior
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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