Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The University Club
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By R. C.
1. The University Club Marker
Plaque is mounted on the Southeast corner of the building.
Erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 40° 45.661′ N, 73° 58.52′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is on 1 W 54th St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Former Aeolian Building (a few steps from this marker); Kiton (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Thomas Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Peninsula Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Regis Hotel (about 300 feet away); 7 West 54th Street House (about 300 feet away); 9-11 West 54th Street (about 300 feet away); 13-15 West 54th Street Houses (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding The University Club. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. The New York Community Trust. A long-time crusader for preservation, the Municipal Art Society joined with The New York Community Trust in 1956 to begin the “Landmarks of New York” project. (Submitted on October 27, 2009.)
this page online
2. The 1899 University Club. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By R. C.
2. The University Club front entrance
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019
3. The University Club
The marker is visible to the left of the traffic light stanchion.
The Wurts Brothers (photo courtesy of the New York Public Library), circa 1900
4. The University Club
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019
5. Lobby plaque
Honoring a distinguished member.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on February 4, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3. submitted on February 4, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on February 4, 2019. 5. submitted on February 4, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
