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

Anaïs Nin

1903-1977

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 22, 2022

1. Anaïs Nin Marker

Inscription.
Renowned writer Anaïs Nin operated her printing press here in the 1940s, where she personally helped produce some of her earliest publications, including their artwork and typeface, regarding these as an extension of her creative process. Her work here helped connect her to a larger publisher and wider audience, eventually inspiring generations of writers and thinkers.

Erected 2021 by Village Preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Women. In addition, it is included in the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation series list.

Location. 40° 44.098′ N, 73° 59.582′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. It is on East 13th Street west of University Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 East 13th St, 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,

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the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: A different marker also named Anaïs Nin (here, next to this marker); Ninth Regiment New York State (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 70 Fifth Avenue (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Building (about 400 feet away); Martha Graham (1894-1991) (about 400 feet away); Frank O'Hara (about 400 feet away); The Salmagundi Club (about 500 feet away); New York City Garment Workers (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Anaïs Nin. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The 1911 Erskine Press Building - 17 East 13th Street. Daytonian in Manhattan website entry (Submitted on June 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 20, 2022

2. Anaïs Nin marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

via Wikipedia, unknown

3. Anaïs Nin

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.