New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Byrant Park Studios - 80 West 40th Street
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2022
1. Byrant Park Studios - 80 West 40th Street Marker
Built for the portrait painter Abraham Archibald Anderson in
1900-01, this handsome beaux-arts style structure was designed
by the prominent architect Charles A. Rich. Faced with pink
brick, stone and terra cotta, the 10-story structure originally
contained two dozen double-height studio spaces. Many
important artists lived and worked here, including Katherine
Dreier, Edward Steichen, Florine Stettheimer, and Fernand Leger.
Often called the Beaux Arts Studios, due to the famous Cafe des
Beaux Arts which occupied the ground story during the first
decades of the 20th century, this elegant structure was
designated a New York City Landmark in 1988.Erected 2013 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 40° 45.201′ N, 73° 59.084′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is at the intersection of West 40th Street and Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling east on
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 24, 2022
2. Byrant Park Studios - 80 West 40th Street Marker - wide view
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juarez (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garment District Mural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain (about 300 feet away); American-Standard Building (about 300 feet away); Buildings Overlooking Bryant Park (about 300 feet away); Reservoir Square (about 400 feet away); The Engineers Club (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.
Also see . . . The 1901 Beaux Arts Studios -- 80 West 40th Street (Daytonian in Manhattan). An extended exploration of the large number of artists that called this building home.... (Submitted on May 27, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 24, 2022
3. Byrant Park Studios at 80 West 40th Street
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.
