Midtown East in New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Friars Club
Founded 1905 Re-dedicated 2004
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 4, 2026
1. Friars Club Marker
One hundred years......one million laughs
Through these halls have passed the Immortals of Entertainment
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 40° 45.648′ N, 73° 58.356′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. It is on East 55th Street west of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 East 55th Street, New York NY 10022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Lever House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 116 East 55th Street (about
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Also see . . .
1. New York Friars Club. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 7, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Martin Erdmann House. in 2019, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission declared the building to be a NYC Landmark. (Submitted on August 7, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Lights Dim on the Friars Club as Landmark Home Is Sold in Foreclosure. New York Times; Decembers 10, 2024 (Submitted on August 7, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by 2, unknown
2. Friars Club crest
"Brotherhood above all"
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 10, 2019
3. Friars Club
The marker is out of sight under the center canopy.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 10, 2023
4. Friars Club plaques, since removed.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 16, 2019
5. Friars Club time capsule plaque, since removed.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 4, 2026
6. Friars Club building
The plaque is visible above the center arch. As a NYC Landmark, the building cannot be demolished nor the exterior altered.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 7, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
