Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Marvin Sylvor

1934 - 2008

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

1. Marvin Sylvor Marker

Inscription. The founder of the Brooklyn-based Fabricon Carousel Company, Marvin Sylvor single-handedly revived the old New York City tradition of carousel building. Of the 60 carousels Marvin designed and constructed worldwide, he considered Le Carrousel in Bryant Park to be his favorite.

Erected by Bryant Park Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 45.215′ N, 73° 59.034′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker can be reached from West 40th Street, 0.1 miles east of 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 W 40th St, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Le Carrousel (a few steps from this marker); Bryant Park Games (a few steps from this marker); Bryant Park Chess (within shouting distance of this marker); Buildings Overlooking Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Welcome to Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Reservoir Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Marvin Sylvor marker hangs on the south side of the ticket booth for the carousel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

2. Marvin Sylvor marker hangs on the south side of the ticket booth for the carousel

Le Carousel in Bryant Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

3. Le Carousel in Bryant Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.