Theater District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Arthur N. Schwebel
Photographed by Charles Berman, September 17, 2024
1. Arthur N. Schwebel Marker
Arthur N. Schwebel
owner-operator of
The Times Square Hotel
1962 - 1984; 1990 - 1991
Through his faith and support
this building was preserved
and transformed into affordable
housing for the Times Square community.
1991 - 1994
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 40° 45.462′ N, 73° 59.319′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Theater District. It is on West 43rd Street east of 8th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located in the entranceway of the Times Square Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 West 43rd Street, New York NY 10036, 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, 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: Henry Claman (here, next to this marker); The Times Square (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Times Square (a few steps from this marker); The Empire Theater (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schubert Alley (about 400 feet away); John Golden (about 500 feet away);
this page online
More about this marker. The Times Square Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Also see . . . Times Square Hotel (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 24, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 9 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 18, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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