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

The Puck Building

Photographed By R. C.

1. The Puck Building Plaque (on front corner of building)

Inscription. Completed in 1889, to designs of Albert and Herman Wagner, this impressive structure, originally the home of the well-known humor magazine Puck, is one of the few surviving buildings from New York's old publishing and printing district. The building was erected in three phases, all under the supervision of Albert Wagner. The building's style is an adaptation of the German Rundbogenstil, a mid-19th century style combining Romanesque and Renaissance elements, and characterized by arcaded round arches.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation with assistance from Tiffany & Co.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 40° 43.493′ N, 73° 59.715′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Nolita. Marker is on Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 295 Lafayette Street, New York NY 10012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Neighborhood - Little Italy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Elizabeth Blackwell's Infirmary for Women and Children (about 400 feet away); Play Street - Little Italy (about

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400 feet away); “I Absolve You” (about 400 feet away); St. John N. Neumann (about 500 feet away); Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children’s Aid Society (about 500 feet away); Ancient Order of Hibernians (about 500 feet away); Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry the Puck Building. (Submitted on May 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.)
2. Wikipedia entry for Puck Magazine. (Submitted on May 20, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
3. Wikipedia entry for Puck, the mythology trickster. (Submitted on May 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.)
4. The Puck Building - Houston and Lafayette Streets. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Puck Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

2. The Puck Building Marker

Marker on the Puck Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

3. Marker on the Puck Building

Marker is on the West Houston Street (north) side of the building.

Main entry into The Puck Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

4. Main entry into The Puck Building

Little Puck watches over all who enter. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

5. Little Puck watches over all who enter.

Puck is a mythological fairy or mischievous nature spirit.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,157 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.