Theater District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Schubert Alley
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 23, 2017
1. Schubert Alley plaque
Dedicated to all those who glorify the theatre and use this short thoroughfare
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 40° 45.486′ N, 73° 59.23′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Theater District. It can be reached from Schubert Alley near West 44th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 W 44th 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: Stage Door Canteen (within shouting distance of this marker); John Golden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur N. Schwebel (about 400 feet away); Henry Claman (about 400 feet away); The Times Square (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Times Square (about 400 feet away); Medal of Honor Recipients (about 500 feet away); Birthplace of Eugene O'Neill (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Schubert Alley. The Theater and alley are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Shubert Alley. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
this page online
2. "Shubert Alley: Star-Gazing, but Maybe Not on Mondays". Streetscapes, New York Times, July 3, 2014 (Submitted on November 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 23, 2017
2. Schubert Alley
West 44th Street side; the plaque is just visible over the right side door.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 15, 2016
3. Schubert Alley
The West 45th Street side
Photographed by New York Times Streetscapes, Unknown
4. Schubert Alley
West 45th Street side, 1920s?.
"Shubert Alley was created as the Shubert and Booth theaters were built in 1913. The eastern half of the alley was the property of the 1904 Hotel Astor, and was later used as a bus station. The fence was removed in 1949."
"Shubert Alley was created as the Shubert and Booth theaters were built in 1913. The eastern half of the alley was the property of the 1904 Hotel Astor, and was later used as a bus station. The fence was removed in 1949."
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 24, 2017
5. The Schubert Theatre
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
