Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles Scribner's Sons Building
Photographed By R. C.
1. Charles Scribner's Sons Building Plaque
Inscription.
Charles Scribner's Sons Building. . Designed by the prominent American architect Ernest Flagg (1857-1947), this building was constructed as a store and offices in 1912-13 for Charles Scribner's Sons, one of America's most prestigious publishing houses. Flagg, an exponent of French Beaux-Arts design principles, created a ten-story French-inspired, limestone-fronted building with a facade that reflects the nature of the steel skeleton frame while focusing on the elegant iron shopfront. The vaulted interior retail space was designed to resemble a small library. in 1996, this space was converted into the flagship store of the Benetton Group, following extensive restoration of the exterior and interior to their original state, an affirmation of Benetton's commitment to excellence and innovation.
Designed by the prominent American architect Ernest Flagg (1857-1947), this building was constructed as a store and offices in 1912-13 for Charles Scribner's Sons, one of America's most prestigious publishing houses. Flagg, an exponent of French Beaux-Arts design principles, created a ten-story French-inspired, limestone-fronted building with a facade that reflects the nature of the steel skeleton frame while focusing on the elegant iron shopfront. The vaulted interior retail space was designed to resemble a small library. in 1996, this space was converted into the flagship store of the Benetton Group, following extensive restoration of the exterior and interior to their original state—an affirmation of Benetton's commitment to excellence and innovation.
Erected 1997 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.
Location. 40° 45.433′ N, 73° 58.683′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 597 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rockefeller Center (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Prometheus (about 600 feet
Regarding Charles Scribner's Sons Building. The building is listed in the "American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,047 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
