East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maria Callas Birthplace
Photographed By Erik Lander
1. Maria Callas Birthplace Marker
Maria Callas was born in this hospital on December 2, 1923.
These halls for the first time heard the musical notes of her voice, a voice which has conquered the world. To this great interpreter of universal language of music, with graditude.
Maria Callas Associazione Culturale
Consulate General of Greece
Consulate General of Italy
Italian Cultural Institute
Atheneum I.C.C. – Grand Prix Maria Callas
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 2, 1923.
Location. 40° 47.634′ N, 73° 57.077′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and E 106th Street, on the left when traveling south on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1249 5th Avenue, New York NY 10029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Vanderbilt Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Before There Was a Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Museum of the City of New York (about 400 feet away); Fort Clinton: On Top of Manhattan (about 600 feet away); McGown's Pass (about 600 feet away); 1686 Seal
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Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
2. Maria Callas Birthplace Marker
The marker is in the lobby near a small window.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
3. Maria Callas Birthplace
The marker can be viewed through the small window to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2022, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 27, 2022, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
