Forestville in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George F. Abbott

“Mister Broadway”

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 17, 2014

1. George F. Abbott Marker

Inscription. Director, producer, actor, playwright. Pulitzer, Tony awards. Born in Forestville 6/25/1887 – 1/31/1995 age 107.

Erected by Town of Hanover HHC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 42° 28.123′ N, 79° 10.556′ W. Marker is in Forestville, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 39) and Pearl Street (County Route 141), on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forestville NY 14062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The King from Hanover (approx. 2.2 miles away); Site of First Settlement (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of Sheridan Depot of the New York & Erie Railroad (approx. 3.6 miles away); Birthplace of Mary Smith Lockwood (approx. 4.3 miles away); Ehmke Family Home (approx. 4.8 miles away); Dedicated to the Men and Women (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Lincoln Maple (approx. 5.3 miles away); The Swift Mansion (approx. 5.3 miles away).

Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry for George Abbott. “He started

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acting on Broadway in 1913. While acting in several plays in New York City, he began to write; his first successful play was The Fall Guy (1925). Abbott acquired a reputation as an astute ‘show doctor.’ He frequently was called upon to supervise changes when a show was having difficulties in tryouts or previews prior to its Broadway opening. His first great hit was Broadway, written and directed in partnership with Philip Dunning, whose play Abbott ‘rejiggered.’ It opened on September 16, 1926, at the Broadhurst Theatre and ran for 603 performances. Other successes followed, and it was a rare year that did not have an Abbott production on Broadway. He also worked in Hollywood as a writer and director while continuing with his theater work.” (Submitted on November 18, 2014.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 17, 2014

2. George F. Abbott Marker

George Abbott (1887–1995) image. Click for full size.

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3. George Abbott (1887–1995)

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Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.