Bloomingdale's (Third Avenue flagship) is a landmark in New York, New York, and a filming location for Serendipity (2001). Built in 1886 (expanded 1893 and 1930), it was designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann and Albert Buchman (original); Starrett & Van Vleck (1930 expansion).
Location: New York, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Serendipity (movie, 2001) — as department store where Jonathan and Sara meet over the same pair of gloves
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15815, SRC-15814 - Built in 1886 (expanded 1893 and 1930)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15999, SRC-16832, SRC-17374 - Designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann and Albert Buchman (original); Starrett & Van Vleck (1930 expansion)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15999, SRC-16833, SRC-17375
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15814 — https://onthesetofnewyork.com/serendipity.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15815 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serendipity_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15999 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloomingdale's_flagship_store (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16832 — https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2024/06/17/the-art-deco-magic-of-bloomingdales-lexington-avne (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16833 — http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-victorian-remnants-at-nos-162-170-e.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17374 — https://classicnewyorkhistory.com/history-of-new-yorks-bloomingdales-department-store/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17375 — https://www.covetedition.com/luxury-brands/bloomingdales-empire-of-shopping/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Bloomingdale’s (Third Avenue flagship) connected to Serendipity?
Bloomingdale’s (Third Avenue flagship), in New York, New York, has a documented connection to Serendipity. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Who designed Bloomingdale’s (Third Avenue flagship)?
Bloomingdale’s (Third Avenue flagship) was designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann and Albert Buchman (original); Starrett & Van Vleck (1930 expansion).
Where is Bloomingdale’s (Third Avenue flagship) located?
Bloomingdale’s (Third Avenue flagship) is located in New York, New York.