Midtown West in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
13-15 West 54th Street Houses
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019
1. 13-15 West 54th Street Houses Marker
New York City Designated Landmark
This pair of town houses was built in 1896-97 for William Murray, a New York businessman, designed in a Renaissance-inspired style by Henry J. Hardenbergh, the houses are a fine example of the elegant residential architecture that once characterized the West Fifties between Fifth and Sixth Avenues – a neighborhood that developed in style and popularity after the completion of Central Park, and during the post-Civil War building boom. Over the course of this century, members of the Rockefeller family occupied and owned five townhouses on this street, including this distinguished pair.
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
1989
Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 40° 45.696′ N, 73° 58.586′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown West. Marker is on West 54th Street near Fifth Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13-15 West 54th Street, 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. 9-11 West 54th Street (a few steps from this marker); 7 West 54th Street House
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Regarding 13-15 West 54th Street Houses. The buildings are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . Hardenbergh's 1897 Twins at Nos. 15 and 13 West 54th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry (Submitted on March 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019
2. 13-15 West 54th Street Houses
The marker is between the doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on March 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
