Macy's Herald Square
New York, New York, New York
Marker Inscription
Macy's. Marks the Centennial of its Herald 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.
Erected by 34th Street Partnership
The Story
Founded on 14th Street in 1858, Macy's led the northward march of New York's retail trade when it opened its monumental Herald Square store in 1902. Designed by DeLemos and Cordes and billed as 'The World's Largest Store,' the building became an anchor of a new shopping district. Critics have long counted it among the architectural jewels of turn-of-the-century New York.
Why it matters
The store marks the birth of the modern American department store district and the retail culture that reshaped how the nation shopped.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- 81 Leonard Gallery2.4 mi away
- Gerben Fine Art2.5 mi away
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- Hall des Lumières2.7 mi away · 49 Chambers Street, New York, NY
- Cloud Gallery2.7 mi away
- MĒRCER LABS3.0 mi away · 21 Dey Street
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Food & drink
- Maman3.4 mi away
- Sweetgreen3.4 mi away
- Semicolon Cafe3.5 mi away
- Greene Hook Bar & Kitchen3.5 mi away
- Bluestone Lane3.5 mi away
- Rumi Turkish Grill3.5 mi away
Places to stay
- Conrad2.9 mi away · 102 North End Avenue, New York
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