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

130 West 30th Street

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 10, 2019

1. 130 West 30th Street Marker

Inscription. Cass Gilbert, noted architect of the Woolworth Building, designed this eighteen-story loft building in 1927-28. Terra-cotta reliefs of winged guardian figures, horse-drawn chariots, and three dimensional lions were inspired by ancient Assyrian carvings. These exotic motifs are rare in New York City and were fabricated by the Atlantic Terra Cotta Company. The building was converted to residential use in 2003.

Erected 2004 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 40° 44.873′ N, 73° 59.471′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on West 30th Street east of 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 West 30th Street, New York NY 10001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Haymarket (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor Of Donald W. Distasio (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jerry McAuley’s Mission (about 600 feet away); Samuel Rea (about 800 feet away); Greeley Square (about 800 feet away); Madison Square Garden

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(about 800 feet away); Retail Pioneers (approx. 0.2 miles away); New York Tribune (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding 130 West 30th Street. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 10, 2019

2. 130 West 30th Street Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 10, 2019

3. 130 West 30th Street Marker

130 West 30th Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019

4. 130 West 30th Street

Terra cotta reliefs above building entrance image. Click for full size.

May 3, 2021

5. Terra cotta reliefs above building entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on May 7, 2021. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.