Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 23, 2017

1. The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Marker

Inscription.
Designed by Cyrus L.W. Eidlitz in Classical style, this building of Indiana limestone and marble was completed in 1896. The association, organized in 1870, here directs its professional and public activities and maintains one of the largest law libraries in the country.

Plaque erected 1960 by The New York Community Trust.

Erected 1960 by the New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 40° 45.316′ N, 73° 58.875′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on West 44th Street west of Fifth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 West 44th Street, New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York (a few steps from this marker); The Harvard Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Penn Club of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Yacht Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Algonquin Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); The Fred F. French Building (about 600 feet away); Welcome to Bryant Park (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to Bryant Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 24, 2017

2. The Association of the Bar of the City of New York

The marker is to the right of the stairway.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.