Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The National Arts Club
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017
1. The National Arts Club Marker
This building, originally two private houses, was remodeled for Samuel J. Tilden in the early 1870's by Calvert Vaux, one of the designers of Central Park. Tilden, Governor of New York, 1874-76, and candidate for the presidency in 1876, resided here until his death. The National Arts Club, founded in 1898, purchased the property in 1906.
Erected 1962 by New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 40° 44.27′ N, 73° 59.202′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. It is on Gramercy Park South west of Irving Place, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Gramercy Park South, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named National Arts Club (here, next to this marker); Poetry Society of America (a few steps from this marker); Robert Henri (within shouting distance of this marker); Gramercy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); James Harper (within shouting distance of this marker); Gramercy Park Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); 105 East 19th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Cyrus West Field (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ingersoll Homesite (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. The National Arts Club. Website homepage (Submitted on September 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Samuel J. Tilden House -- No. 15 Gramercy Park. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017
2. The National Arts Club Marker - Wide View
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017
3. The National Arts Club - Decorative Detail Found Above the Marker
From top to bottom, left to right: Shakespeare, Milton, Franklin, Goethe, and Dante.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 27, 2019
4. The National Arts Club
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
