Midtown West in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Steinway Hall
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
1. Steinway Hall Marker
Steinway Hall was constructed in 1924-25 to the designs of Warren & Wetmore for Steinway & Sons, the piano manufacturing firm that has been a dominant force in its industry since the 1860s. After Carnegie Hall opened in 1891, West 57th Street gradually became one of the nation's leading cultural music centers. Steinway & Sons followed this trend, relocating to the area from East 14th Street. Designed in a restrained neo-classical style, Steinway Hall is L-shaped in plan, with a front portion clad in Indiana limestone that terminates in a set back, four-story colonnaded tower, and a central campanile-like tower with a steep pyramidal roof and large lantern. The base of the 57th street facade is embellished by a sculptural group depicting Apollo and the Muse of Music by Leo Lentelli. The base also includes a frieze with medallion portraits of distinguished classical composer-pianists. Steinway & Sons continues to be the city's only remaining piano maker.
Erected 2002 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 40° 45.884′ N, 73° 58.67′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown West. Marker is on 57th
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ignacy Jan Paderewski (within shouting distance of this marker); 130 West 57th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Writers' Room" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 163-165 West 57th Street (about 500 feet away); Carnegie Hall (about 600 feet away); Artists' Gate (about 600 feet away); Alwyn Court Apartments (about 600 feet away); Simon Bolivar Statue (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Steinway Hall. The former piano store & auditorium is now part of a new, private, 1,428-foot-tall condominium tower. The design and construction of the super-tall building is the subject of a one-hour PBS documentary “Skinny Skyscraper” episode of Impossible Builds: Season 1, Episode 4.
The ground floor of the original building will be used as a retail center.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
2. Steinway Hall Marker - Wide View
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
3. Steinway Hall Sign
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
4. Steinway Hall
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
5. Steinway Tower
Also known as 111 W 57th Street, it is a super-tall residential skyscraper built on the Steinway Hall property in 2022.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 28, 2022
6. Steinway Tower and Central Park
Steinway Tower is at the center of this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 31, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
