East Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Frank Stella

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 20, 2022

1. Frank Stella plaque

Inscription.
Painter, print-maker, and sculptor Frank Stella lived and worked here from 1978 to 2005, in what was originally a horse auction mart for the city’s elite, and then served as a women’s assembly line training center during World War II.
Known initially for his use of geometric patterns in the Minimalist style and later for his experiments with shaped canvases and three dimensional constructions, Stella is widely regarded as on of the most important and influential artists of his generation.
Placed by Village Preservation.

Erected 2021 by Village Preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 40° 43.971′ N, 73° 59.307′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Village. It is on East 13th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10003, 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: Petrus Stuyvesant's Pear Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Academy of Music Site (about 400 feet away); The Petersfield (about 400 feet away); Emma Goldman

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(about 400 feet away); Margarita Maza De Juarez (about 400 feet away); International Tailoring Company Building (about 400 feet away); Union Square (about 500 feet away); Zeckendorf Towers / One Irving Plaza / 10 Union Square East (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gramercy Gym Site (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Frank Stella. The building is listed in the AIA Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition.

Also see . . .
1. Frank Stella. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. A 1904 Horse and Carriage Auction House -- Nos. 126-128 E. 13th Street. Daytonian in Manhattan website entry (Submitted on June 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Frank Stella’s Former East Village Studio Sells for Whopping $22 Million. Artnet News, 01/20/2016 (Submitted on June 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Frank Stella image. Click for full size.

via Wikipedia, 2012

2. Frank Stella

Frank Stella plaque site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 20, 2022

3. Frank Stella plaque site

Originally the Kearney & Van Tassel Auction Stables, 130 East 13th Street.
The marker is to the right of the entrance.

"Cones and Pillars, part 2", c. 1984 image. Click for full size.

via Wikipedia, unknown

4. "Cones and Pillars, part 2", c. 1984

Frank Stella Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 22, 2026

5. Frank Stella Marker

As of 2026, the marker has become weathered and damaged.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on May 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.