Bloomingdale in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Teresa Carreño

(1853-1917)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

1. Teresa Carreño Marker

Inscription.
The great pianist, composer, singer, teacher and the first woman conductor was born in Caracas, Venezuela on December 22, 1853 and died here at "Della Robia" on June 12, 1917 as an American citizen.

A pupil of Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Anton Rubinstein and the teacher of Edward MacDowell, Mme. Carreño performed for President Lincoln in 1863 and for President Wilson in 1916 at the White House. She was a soloist with the New York Philharmonic from 1897 until 1917.

Presented by the City of New York, Clarissa Alcock Bronfman, Maria Christina Anzola, Ana Maria Boulton, Claudia Cisneros, Cota Cohen, Carolina Herrera, Simona Mishaan, Raphael Kastoriano, Voytek Matushevski, and Steinway & Sons.

November 25, 2003

In commemoration of Teresa Carreño's professional debut in Manhattan on November 25, 1862, and the 150th anniversary of her birth.

Erected 2003 by The City of New York plus 10 others (see marker transcription).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Hispanic Americans • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1917.

Location.

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40° 47.723′ N, 73° 58.381′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Bloomingdale. Marker is at the intersection of West 96th Street and West End Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 96th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 West 96th Street, New York NY 10025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 755 West End Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Cady Stanton (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barnett Newman (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Merven Carrere Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joan of Arc (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Joan of Arc (approx. 0.2 miles away); Happy Warrior Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Firemen’s Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Teresa Carreño (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 9, 2016.)

Della Robia Apartments and Teresa Carreño Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

2. Della Robia Apartments and Teresa Carreño Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here in the distance, attached to the W. 96th side of the corner of the building.

<i>Teresa Carreno, the child pianist: Born on the 22nd December 1853</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dominique Fabronius, 1863

3. Teresa Carreno, the child pianist: Born on the 22nd December 1853

Lithograph image courtesy of the Library of Congress.

María Teresa Carreño García de Sena (1853-1917) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bain News Service, circa 1915

4. María Teresa Carreño García de Sena (1853-1917)

Photograph courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.