Theater District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Golden
June 27, 1874 – June 17, 1855
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 15, 2016
1. John Golden plaque
Member
Actor’s Fund Board of Trustees
1944 to 1955
In grateful recognition of his contributions to the welfare of the needy performer, in originally organizing and activating the annual Breadbasket Drive of the Actors’ Fund of America
Walter Vincent, President
Gilbert Miller, 1st Vice-President
Katherine Cornell, 2nd Vice-President
Vincent Freedley, Treasurer
Warren P. Munsell, Secretary and General Manager
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 40° 45.53′ N, 73° 59.274′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Theater District. Marker is on West 45th Street east of Eighth Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 252 West 45th St, New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schubert Alley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Times Square (about 400 feet away); Stage Door Canteen (about 600 feet away); Samuel J. Friedman (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Battalion 9 9/11 Memorial (about 800 feet away); Duffy Square
this page online
Regarding John Golden. The theater is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. John Golden. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. John Golden Theatre. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner
2. John Golden
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 15, 2016
3. Golden Theater, originally Theatre Masque, 252-256 West 45th Street
The plaque is at building left.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
