Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Regis High School
55 East 84th Street
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 6, 2015
1. Regis High School Marker
A previous marker, installed sometime between 1969-1970 by the New York Community Trust, was removed or stolen.
Opened in 1914 by the Jesuits to provide a tuition-free liberal arts education to gifted Catholic men, Regis High School is an imposing five-story Classical Revival limestone building designed to harmonize in scale with the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola across the street. Designed by a Boston firm that specialized in work for Roman Catholic institutions, the architects planned the building around a central courtyard to provide the quiet and seclusion deemed desirable for effective education. The high school, designated a New York City landmark in 1969, demonstrates the successful adaptation of Classical design to a modern building, and is one of the most dignified school buildings in the city.
Erected 2014 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 40° 46.76′ N, 73° 57.541′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper East Side. Marker is on East 84th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of St. Ignatius Loyola (within shouting distance of this marker); Park Avenue Christian Church (about 300 feet
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Also see . . . Regis High School (New York City). Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2014
2. Regis High School
The marker would be installed to the right of the entrance shortly after this was taken.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2014
3. Regis High School Marker rededication
The mounting holes for the former marker are clearly visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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