Aeolian Building, New York City

Name: Aeolian Building
Address: New York City, United States

#1987 among attractions in New York City

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Aeolian Building is a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at 29–33 West 42nd Street and 34 West 43rd Street, just north of Bryant Park. The 1912 building was the fourth headquarters of the Aeolian Company, which manufactured pianos and other musical instruments. the 18-story building contained the 1,100-seat Aeolian Hall, a top concert hall of its day. The building stands next to the Grace Building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'15"N, 73°58'56"W

Address

Midtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

New York City

Day trips

Aeolian Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croton Aqueduct, Bryant Park, Broadway theatre, Library Way.

~300 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Croton Aqueduct, New York City
2 min walk • The Croton Aqueduct, known today as the Old Croton Aqueduct, is a historic engineering marvel nestled within the bustling city of New York City, United States. Established in the 19th century, this former water supply system has been transformed into a unique hiking...
~530 ftSW
4 acre urban oasis
Bryant Park, New York City
3 min walk • Bryant Park, an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of New York City, offers a serene escape for both locals and tourists alike. Nestled between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, this 9.6-acre park is known for its lush...
~1300 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Broadway theatre, New York City
7 min walk • Broadway theatre, or Broadway, are the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres, each with 500 or more seats, located in the Theater District and the Lincoln Center along Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~450 ftS
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
3 min walk • The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, commonly known as the Main Branch or the New York Public Library, is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a landmark in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions.
~1210 ftNW
Theater
Hudson Theatre, New York City
6 min walk • The Hudson Theatre is a Broadway theater at 139–141 West 44th Street, between Seventh Avenue and Sixth Avenue, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
~530 ftW
Monuments and statues, Fountain, Historical place
Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City
3 min walk • The Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain is an outdoor fountain in Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York memorializing Josephine Shaw Lowell, a social worker active in the late 19th century. The fountain was designed by architect Charles A. Platt and dedicated in 1912.
~540 ftN
Yacht club, Sailing, Art Nouveau architecture
New York Yacht Club, New York City
3 min walk • The New York Yacht Club is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members.
~360 ftS
Library, Specialty museum, Museum
New York Public Library, New York City
2 min walk • The New York Public Library is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States and the fourth largest in the world.
~1250 ftS
Museum
Girl Scout Museum and Archives, New York City
7 min walk • The Girl Scout Museum and Archives is part of the Girl Scout National Historic Preservation Center at the Girl Scouts headquarters located at 420 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
~290 ftSE
Art Deco architecture
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
2 min walk • 500 Fifth Avenue is a 60-story, 697-foot-tall office building on the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~570 ftW
Street
42nd Street, New York City
3 min walk • 42nd Street is a major crosstown street in the New York City borough of Manhattan, running primarily in Midtown Manhattan and Hell's Kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aeolian Building?

Nearby attractions include Statue of William E. Dodge, New York City (2 min walk), 500 Fifth Avenue, New York City (2 min walk), New York Public Library, New York City (2 min walk), John M. Mossman Lock Museum, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Aeolian Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aeolian Building:

Metro

5th Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (1 min walk)
42nd Street–Bryant Park • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (4 min walk)

Bus

W 42 St / 5 Av • Lines: M42 (2 min walk)
West 42nd Street & 6th Avenue • Lines: M42 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (8 min walk)
New York Penn Station (16 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (32 min walk)