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

Dawn Powell

1896 - 1965

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

1. Dawn Powell Marker

Inscription. The novelist, playwright, and diarist lived here from 1931-1942, where she wrote Come Back to Sorrento, Turn, Magic Wheel, Angels on Toast, and A Time to Be Born. Born in Ohio, she wrote perceptive novels set in small Midwestern towns, and high-spirited satires that celebrated life in New York City. All but forgotten after her death, her work enjoyed an extraordinary revival in the 1990's.

Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.

Location. 40° 43.991′ N, 73° 59.68′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is on East 10th Street east of Fifth Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 East 10th Street, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eleanor Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); Beatrix Farrand (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Ascension (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Mark Twain/Washington Irving (about 400 feet away); The Hotel Albert (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); The Salmagundi Club (about 400 feet away); Terrence McNally (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Dawn Powell. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 12, 2016.)

Dawn Powell Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

2. Dawn Powell Marker - Wide View

The marker is just barely visible here, in the shadows, just to the left of the building entrance.

from The American Reader, unknown

3. Dawn Powell

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.