Charles Scribner's Sons Building, New York City

Name: Charles Scribner's Sons Building
Address: 597 5th Avenue, New York City, United States

#715 among attractions in New York City

Beaux-Arts architecture

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Charles Scribner's Sons Building, New York City

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The Charles Scribner's Sons Building, also known as 597 Fifth Avenue, is a commercial structure in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, on Fifth Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets. Designed by Ernest Flagg in a Beaux Arts style, it was built from 1912 to 1913 for the Scribner's Bookstore. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'26"N, 73°58'40"W

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597 5th AvenueMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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Day trips

Charles Scribner's Sons Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

~610 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles Scribner's Sons Building?

Nearby attractions include 400 Madison Avenue, New York City (2 min walk), 50th Street, New York City (3 min walk), Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, New York City (3 min walk), Atlas Statue, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Charles Scribner's Sons Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles Scribner's Sons Building:

Bus

East 49th Street/5th Avenue • Lines: M50 (2 min walk)
East 50th Street/5th Avenue • Lines: M50 (3 min walk)

Metro

47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (6 min walk)
53rd Street–5th Avenue • Lines: E, M (7 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (9 min walk)
New York Penn Station (24 min walk)