Lincoln Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
246 West End Avenue
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 8, 2018
1. 246 West End Avenue Marker
Built in 1913, 246 West End Avenue is one of only two buildings designed on the Upper West Side by the acclaimed architect James E.R. Carpenter, recognized as the creator of the “modern” apartment. Designed in an amplified Renaissance palazzo style, the building reflects the architect’s master concept for luxury residences built during the Golden Age of apartment-house construction. His pioneering design principles would prove to influence generations of future architects.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 40° 46.757′ N, 73° 59.08′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lincoln Square. Marker is on West End Avenue near West 71st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 246 West End Avenue, New York NY 10023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Septuagesimo Uno (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverside Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (about 600 feet away); George and Ira Gershwin (approx. 0.2 miles away); New York Central Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Hamilton Fountain (approx.
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 8, 2018
2. 246 West End Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on January 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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