Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York Yacht Club
Designated Landmark New York City
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 23, 2017
1. New York Yacht Club Marker
The New York Yacht Club building is one of the most expressive examples of Beaux-Arts architecture in the country. Dedicated in 1901, the clubhouse was the first New York City commission of architects Warren & Wetmore, establishing the firms distinguished reputation. The limestone faηade of the New York Yacht Club is sculpted with nautical motifs featuring a trio of windows carved to resemble the sterns of seventeenth-century Dutch yachts, as well as ornamental seashells, dolphins and dripping seaweed. Constructed on land donated by Commodore J. Pierpont Morgan, the clubs sixth home has become a well-known symbol of the nations oldest yachting organization, in continuous existence since 1844. The celebrated Americas Cup, first won in 1851 by the schooner America in a regatta at Cowes, England, was deeded to the club in 1857.
Erected 2004 by New York Landmark Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 40° 45.341′ N, 73° 58.902′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. It is on West 44th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map
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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 itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Harvard Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Penn Club of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Algonquin Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine Company 65 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Literary Landmark (about 300 feet away); 1100 Avenue of the Americas (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. The 1901 New York Yacht Club. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Original Home of the Oldest International Competition Trophy.
America's Cup trophy won by the America was later donated to the New York Yacht Club on condition that it be forever placed in international competition. The trophy was held by the NYYC from 1857 until 1983.(Submitted on June 14, 2023, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 24, 2017
2. New York Yacht Club
The marker is to the left of the main entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
