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 independent sources · SRC-15815, SRC-15814 - Built in 1886 (expanded 1893 and 1930)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15999, SRC-16832, SRC-17374 - Designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann and Albert Buchman (original); Starrett & Van Vleck (1930 expansion)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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
Where was Serendipity filmed?
Bloomingdale’s (Third Avenue flagship), in New York, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Serendipity.
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.