FAO Schwarz flagship toy store, Fifth Avenue, New York (closed 2015) is a landmark in New York, New York, and a filming location for Big (1988). Built in 1965-1968.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Big (movie, 1988) — as Toy store where Josh and Mr. MacMillan dance 'Heart and Soul' on the giant Walking Piano
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15231, SRC-15232, SRC-15233 - Built 1965–1968
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-16037, SRC-16664, SRC-17279
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15231 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/b/Big.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15232 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAO_Schwarz (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15233 — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fao-schwarz-closed-movies-shot-808853/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16037 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_Building_(Manhattan) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16664 — https://newyorkoffices.com/building/767-fifth-avenue-the-general-motors-building/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17279 — https://buildingsdb.com/NY/new-york/general-motors-building/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is FAO Schwarz flagship toy store, Fifth Avenue, New York (closed 2015) connected to Big?
FAO Schwarz flagship toy store, Fifth Avenue, New York (closed 2015), in New York, New York, has a documented connection to Big. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Who designed FAO Schwarz flagship toy store, Fifth Avenue, New York (closed 2015)?
FAO Schwarz flagship toy store, Fifth Avenue, New York (closed 2015) was designed by Edward Durell Stone & Associates; Emery Roth & Sons.
Where is FAO Schwarz flagship toy store, Fifth Avenue, New York (closed 2015) located?
FAO Schwarz flagship toy store, Fifth Avenue, New York (closed 2015) is located in New York, New York.