Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 16, 2023
1. The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Marker
Built in Sweden in 1875. Shipped to Pennsylvania in 1875. Exhibited at the U.S. Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, May to November 1876. Moved to this site in 1877. Restored in 1998.
Erected by NYC Parks; City Parks Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1876.
Location. 40° 46.795′ N, 73° 58.214′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. Marker can be reached from West Drive, 0.2 miles south of Bridle Path, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 West Drive, New York NY 10024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Belvedere Tower (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Receiving Reservoir (about 400 feet away); Discover Seneca Village (about 800 feet away); Addressing the Statue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tanner’s Spring (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Park West-West 75th Street Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); King Wladyslaw Jagiello (approx. 0.2 miles away); Housing (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 16, 2023
2. The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
