Lincoln Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
246 West End Avenue
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 8, 2018
1. 246 West End Avenue Marker
Built in 1913, 246 West End Avenue is one of only two buildings designed on the Upper West Side by the acclaimed architect James E.R. Carpenter, recognized as the creator of the modern apartment. Designed in an amplified Renaissance palazzo style, the building reflects the architects master concept for luxury residences built during the Golden Age of apartment-house construction. His pioneering design principles would prove to influence generations of future architects.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 40° 46.757′ N, 73° 59.08′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lincoln Square. It is on West End Avenue near West 71st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 246 West End Avenue, New York NY 10023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 240 West End Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (about 600 feet away); Matthew P. Sapolin Playground (about 600 feet away); Eleanor Roosevelt Monument (about 600 feet away); Verdi Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Savings Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dorilton (approx. 0.2 miles away); George and Ira Gershwin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. Septuagesimo Uno (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Septuagesimo Uno (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Riverside Park (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 8, 2018
2. 246 West End Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on January 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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