Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rhinelander Building
These five Greek Revival columns were retained from the original facade of the 19th century Rhinelander Building, which formerly stood on this site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 40° 42.711′ N, 74° 0.106′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. Marker can be reached from Madison Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sugar House - Prison Window (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Sunday School Convention (about 400 feet away); Patrick Cardinal Hayes (about 500 feet away); Municipal Building (about 700 feet away); Sounding Stones (about 800 feet away); Civic Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hall of St. James’ School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Interment Site (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. The Rhinelander Building is long gone, but these remaining columns can be seen on Madison Street behind the NYPD Headquarters.
Due to post 9-11 security concerns at the NYPD Headquarters building, a fence along Madison Street removes all casual access to the site.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2011, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on June 29, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2011, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.