"Posted on August 17th, 2011 by admin BY CAROLYN ONOFREY What 's On… Irving Place? Gramercy , Manhattan Where Lexington Avenue meets Gramercy Park South lies a long time village standby Irving Place became a literary haven in the 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as the stomping grounds for O. Henry (though not it 's name sake, Washington Irving and housing the offices of literary magazines, The Dial and The Nation (the U.S. 's oldest, currently running magazine who 's contributors include Jean Paul Sartre , George Orwell, and Hunter S. Thompson. The offices of the New York branch of the Rosicrucian Order , and Washington Irving High School also call Irving Place home. 17 Irving Place Irving Plaza Originally opened in 1860 as 'Irving Hall ', Irving Plaza has long been a fixture in the music and theatre culture of New York City. Today, find rock acts on nearly any night of the week with a nationally known selection to suit any mood. 33 Irving Place The Cottage While The Cottag"