Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Walton Hauling & Warehouse Corporation

Photographed by R. C.

1. Walton Hauling & Warehouse Corporation Marker

Inscription. Wellington Walton established this company with one horse and a wagon in 1879 at the 14th Street Theatre to service the thriving vaudeville and burlesque entertainment of that time. Under the leadership of Eugene A. Walton, followed by his son Eugene W. Walton, the company expanded to move and store thousands of stage sets of radio dramas, television shows and motion pictures.

It is still a family owned business under the leadership of son Eugene P. Walton and grandson Steven Hackenjos. The company continues to service the entertainment industry in New York.

Erected 2004.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 40° 45.826′ N, 73° 59.829′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. It is on West 46th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 609 W 46th St, 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: Propeller (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Queen Elizabeth (about 600 feet away); Aquitania (about 600 feet away); RMS Queen Mary (about 600 feet away); Paris (about 600 feet away);

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SS United States (about 600 feet away); La Touraine (about 700 feet away); Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Walton Hauling & Warehouse Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

2. Walton Hauling & Warehouse Building

Plaque is next to the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,937 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.