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

Marianne Moore

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

1. Marianne Moore Marker

Inscription. 35 West 9th Street • Last home of

Marianne Moore
(1887 - 1972)

Pulitzer prize-winning poet, baseball enthusiast
and lifelong New Yorker

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

Location. 40° 44.017′ N, 73° 59.857′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. It is on West 9th Street east of Sixth Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 West 9th Street, New York NY 10011, 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: James Wall Finn (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Lazarus (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark Twain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875-1942) (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of Galo Plaza Lasso (about 500 feet away); Greenwich Village Historic District (about 500 feet away); Charles Ives (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Market Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Marianne Moore. Poetry Foundation entry:
One of American literature’s foremost poets, Marianne Moore’s poetry is characterized by linguistic
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precision, keen and probing descriptions, and acute observations of people, places, animals, and art. Her poems often reflect her preoccupation with the relationships between the common and the uncommon, as well as advocate discipline in both art and life, and espouse restraint, modesty, and humor. She frequently used animals as a central image to emphasize themes of independence, honesty, and the integration of art and nature.... (Submitted on October 13, 2016.)

2. Marianne Moore, Portrait in a Minute. YouTube video:
David C. Ward, historian at the National Portrait Gallery, discusses poet Marianne Moore (2 mins). (Submitted on October 13, 2016.)

3. "What Are Years?" by Marianne Moore. YouTube video (80 secs.) (Submitted on October 13, 2016.)

Marianne Moore Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

2. Marianne Moore Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here just to the left of the building entrance.

<i>Marianne Moore, half-length portrait, facing left</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by George Platt Lynes, February 1, 1935

3. Marianne Moore, half-length portrait, facing left

Photograph courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.