Madison Square Garden

Manhattan, United States

No longer standing

Demolished or destroyed.

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Madison Square Garden (1890–1926) was a Renaissance Revival arena designed by the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White and located at 26th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Constructed at a cost of approximately $500,000, this 92.66-meter-tall structure served as the second indoor arena to bear the Garden's name. Over its thirty-five-year lifespan, it hosted a diverse array of entertainments—from boxing matches and orchestral performances to circuses and theatrical productions, including light operas and romantic comedies. The building gained particular prominence in 1924 when it accommodated the Democratic National Convention, which nominated John W. Davis after 103 ballots. The venue closed in 1925 and was demolished in 1926, making way for a third iteration of Madison Square Garden that relocated to Eighth Avenue and 50th Street.