Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fifth Avenue Building
Heritage of New York
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Fifth Avenue Building Marker
Erected in 1909, this building was designed by Maynicke and Franke in Italian Renaissance Eclectic Style. The first structure on this site was the farmhouse of Christopher Mildberger, moved here in 1839 during the extension of Fifth Avenue. Thereafter, a Corporal Thompson operated it as a tavern, Madison Cottage, until 1852, when it was replaced by Franconis Hippodrome. In 1859, the six-storied, white marble Fifth Avenue Hotel, with the first hotel passenger elevator in New York, opened here and became a center of the citys social and political life.
Erected 1966 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 40° 44.507′ N, 73° 59.372′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and E 23rd Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10010, 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: 200 Fifth Avenue Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Edith Wharton (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Seward (within shouting distance of
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Other markers no longer nearby. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Care for Your Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Toy Center. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Lost 5th Avenue Hotel -- 5th Avenue and 23rd Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry on the hotel previously on site. (Submitted on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Fifth Avenue Building Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Fifth Avenue Building Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
4. Fifth Avenue Building
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 13, 2020
5. Fifth Avenue Building
Formerly the International Toy Building, it expanded into 1107 Broadway next door.
Photographed by Scouting NYC, unknown
6. The Skybridge
This skybridge connected the two International Center Buildings. It was removed when 1107 Broadway was converted into condominiums.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, April 22, 2026
7. Tiffany Clock Marker
Photographed by Jack DePalma, April 22, 2026
8. Fifth Avenue Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7, 8. submitted on April 22, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.
