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

The Golden Swan

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), 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. It 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.

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,

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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: Willa Cather 1873-1947 / Richard Wright 1908-1960 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 80 Washington Place (about 300 feet away); Greenwich Village Historic District (about 300 feet away); St. Joseph’s Church (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named St. Joseph’s Church (about 400 feet away); Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); Mascha Kaleko (about 500 feet away); Frances Perkins (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Golden Swan Garden (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); West 4th Street Courts (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Minetta Playground (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Minetta Green (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), 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 209 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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