East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Vanderbilt Gate
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
1. The Vanderbilt Gate Marker
in 1894 for the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
at 58th Street and 5th Avenue New York
Presented to the City of New York by their daughter
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
May 1959
Restored with the support of
The Arthur Ross Foundation
May 1996
Erected 1996 by The Arthur Ross Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 40° 47.608′ N, 73° 57.106′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. It is on Fifth Avenue near East 105th Street, on the right when traveling south. The gates are at the entrance to Central Park's Conservatory Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10029, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maria Callas Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum of the City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); 1654 Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1626 Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); 1686 Seal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1784 Seal (about 400 feet away); Before There Was a Park (about 500 feet away); The New York Academy of Medicine (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. J. Marion Sims, M.D., L.L.D. (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding The Vanderbilt Gate. The gates are mentioned in passing in the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
2. The Vanderbilt Gate
at Fifth Avenue
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
3. The Vanderbilt Gate
from within the park
from Untapped Cities
4. The Vanderbilt Mansion
The gates and fence are clearly visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
