East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Vanderbilt Gate
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. Marker 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.
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); 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); Fort Clinton: On Top of Manhattan (about 700 feet away); McGown's Pass (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding The Vanderbilt Gate. The gates are mentioned in passing in the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition.
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 189 times since then and 30 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.