Chelsea in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chelsea Historic District and District Extension
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 6, 2019
1. Chelsea Historic District and District Extension Marker
Inscription.
Chelsea Historic District and District Extension. New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation. Chelsea was developed from the 1830’s to the 1850’s, largely by Clement Clark Moore, who owned the land on which it was built. The result is an unusually uniform and elegant residential neighborhood in Greek Revival and Italianate styles. The Reverend Mr. Moore, a clergyman and scholar, is best remembered today for his poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, which begins “Twas the night before Christmas…” Of particular architectural value if the General Theological Seminary, built between 1825 and 1902 (with a Ninth Avenue façade of 1960), and occupying the full city block from Ninth to Tenth Avenues, West 20th to 21st Streets, on land donated by Mr. Moore. “Cushman Row”, 406-418 West 20th Street, has very fine Greek revival retailing.
Chelsea was developed from the 1830’s to the 1850’s, largely by Clement Clark Moore, who owned the land on which it was built. The result is an unusually uniform and elegant residential neighborhood in Greek Revival and Italianate styles. The Reverend Mr. Moore, a clergyman and scholar, is best remembered today for his poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, which begins “Twas the night before Christmas…” Of particular architectural value if the General Theological Seminary, built between 1825 and 1902 (with a Ninth Avenue façade of 1960), and occupying the full city block from Ninth to Tenth Avenues, West 20th to 21st Streets, on land donated by Mr. Moore. “Cushman Row”, 406-418 West 20th Street, has very fine Greek revival retailing.
Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 40° 44.821′ N, 74° 0.161′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chelsea. Marker is on West 23rd Street near Tenth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 434 West 23rd Street, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Regarding Chelsea Historic District and District Extension. The district is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 6, 2019
2. Chelsea Historic District and District Extension Marker
This is typical of these markers.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 6, 2019
3. Chelsea Historic District and District Extension Marker
In front of 434 West 23rd Street, with typical houses.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2009
4. Chelsea Historic District marker
A very early (1970) and very rare version of the marker from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2008
5. Mentioned in text -
The former General Theological Seminary, now apartments.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 23, 2009
6. Mentioned in text -
Cushman Row
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 11, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
