Theater District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Empire Theater
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 1, 2020
1. The Empire Theater plaque
Built in 1913 as the Eltinge Theater at 236 West 42nd Street
Moved in 1998 to this location as part of the 42nd Street Development Project by Forest City Ratner Companies with the New 42nd Street., Inc., Empire State Development Corporation, and the City of New York
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 40° 45.409′ N, 73° 59.352′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Theater District. It is on West 42nd Street east of Eighth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 W 42nd 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: Arthur N. Schwebel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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); New Amsterdam Theatre (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Schubert Alley (about 700 feet away); Rev. Francis Duffy (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. Betsey Johnson (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Norma Kamali
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Also see . . .
1. Empire Theatre (42nd Street). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Theater's on a Roll, Gliding Down 42d Street. New York Times article; February 28, 1998 (Submitted on August 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via New York Times, 1998
2. Moving the theater down the street
Balloons of Abbott & Costello, who played the theater in 1935, led the way.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 10, 2017
3. The Empire Theater
In its "new" location.
The marker is to the right of the entry.
The marker is to the right of the entry.
via David Scholfield, unknown
4. The Empire Theater
by David Scholfield
Appearance at its original site, before the Disneyfication of Times Square
Appearance at its original site, before the Disneyfication of Times Square
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 996 times since then and 457 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
