Humphrey Bogart
New York, New York, New York
Marker Inscription
This site is the childhood home of Humphrey DeForest Bogart 1899-1957. Mr. Bogart lived at this site from the time he was born until 1923. During a film career that spanned almost 30 years and 75 films, Mr. Bogart became not only a mythical American hero but a popular culture icon known worldwide. "He was endowed with the greatest gift a person can have: talent. The whole world came to recognize it." - John Huston
Erected by New York City Housing Authority
The Story
This was the boyhood home of Humphrey DeForest Bogart, born in 1899, who lived here until 1923 before finding his way to the stage and screen. Over nearly thirty years and some seventy-five films, Bogart became one of Hollywood's defining leading men and an enduring symbol of American cool.
Why it matters
From this New York address emerged an actor who became a worldwide icon of twentieth-century American film.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- 81 Leonard Gallery6.0 mi away
- Gerben Fine Art6.0 mi away
- Bureau6.1 mi away · 112 Duane Street
- Hall des Lumières6.2 mi away · 49 Chambers Street, New York, NY
- Cloud Gallery6.2 mi away
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum6.5 mi away · 180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
Attractions
- The River Project Wetlab5.4 mi away
- FDNY Ladder 85.9 mi away · 14 North Moore Street, New York
- Dream house5.9 mi away
- Cortlandt Alley5.9 mi away
- Textile building6.0 mi away
- Chinatown6.0 mi away
Food & drink
- Sweetgreen6.7 mi away
- Maman6.8 mi away
- Greene Hook Bar & Kitchen6.8 mi away
- Semicolon Cafe6.8 mi away
- Rumi Turkish Grill6.8 mi away
- Bluestone Lane6.9 mi away
Places to stay
- DoubleTree6.3 mi away · 455 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
- Conrad6.3 mi away · 102 North End Avenue, New York
- Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City6.4 mi away · 21 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ
- M Social Hotel New York Downtown6.5 mi away · 55 Church Street, New York, NY
- Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson6.6 mi away · 2 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ
- Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area6.6 mi away · 170 Broadway, New York, NY
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Related people
- · Humphrey Bogart
- · John Huston
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