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

The Golden Swan

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 16, 2023

1. The Golden Swan Marker

Inscription. In the early 1900's, at this site stood the Golden Swan, also known as the Hell Hole, one of Eugene O'Neill's inspirations for Harry Hope's saloon in "The Iceman Cometh," which opened at our Circle in the Square Theatre at Sheridan Square on May 8, 1956.

Erected 2011 by Theodore Man & Paul Ethan.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1956.

Location. 40° 43.892′ N, 74° 0.057′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in South Village. Marker is at the intersection of West 4th Street and 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 4th Street. The marker lies in Golden Swan Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 West 4th Street, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willa Cather and Richard Wright (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 80 Washington Place (about 300 feet away); St. Joseph’s Church (about 400 feet away); Mascha Kaleko (about 500 feet away); Edwin Arlington Robinson (about 500 feet away); Café Society (about 600 feet away);

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Father Demo Square (about 600 feet away); Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 16, 2023

2. The Golden Swan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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