Macy's - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 45.022 W 073° 59.279
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A historical marker on the ground at the main entrance to Macy's in Midtown Manhattan.
Waymark Code: WMZWHG
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2019
Views: 3
The plaque says, "Macy's Marks the Centennial of its Harald Square Building "The World's Largest Store.
Founded in 1858 on 14th Street, Macy's pioneered the move of the retail trade to the Herald Square area with the opening of this magnificent building in 1902. Designed by DeLemos and Cordes, it is lauded by critics as one of the architectural jewels of turn of the century New York".
Group that erected the marker: 34th Street Partnership
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
New York, NY
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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