"**By Carolyn Onofrey**
**What’s Happening at Irving Place?**
Located in Gramercy, Manhattan, where Lexington Avenue meets Gramercy Park South, Irving Place has long been a beloved neighborhood staple. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, this area became a literary hub, frequented by notable writers such as O. Henry (though not named after him, as it's named for Washington Irving) and housing the offices of renowned literary magazines like *The Dial* and *The Nation*, the latter of which is the oldest continuously running magazine in the U.S., with notable contributors that include Jean-Paul Sartre, George Orwell, and Hunter S. Thompson. The New York branch of the Rosicrucian Order and Washington Irving High School also reside on Irving Place.
**17 Irving Place – Irving Plaza**
Originally opened as "Irving Hall" in 1860, Irving Plaza has long been an integral part of New York City's music and theater scene. Nowadays, you can enjoy a diverse lineup of rock performances nearly any night of the week, featuring a well-known selection that caters to various tastes.
**33 Irving Place – The Cottage**
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