Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Harry F. Sinclair House
William Dzus Memorial
This historical mansion was dedicated on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ukranian Institute of America Inc.
to the memory of William Dzus
Founder and benefactor
Bottom marker:
Harry F. Sinclair House
has been designated a National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1980
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1980 by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 40° 46.606′ N, 73° 57.813′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper East Side. Marker is at the intersection of East 79th Street and 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 79th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 East 79th St, New York NY 10075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Le Petit Prince (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultural Services of The French Embassy (within shouting distance of this marker); Institute of Fine Arts (within shouting distance of this marker); Cedar Hill and Glade Arch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loeb Memorial Fountain (about 600 feet away); Metropolitan Museum Historic District (about 600 feet away); Upper East Side Historic District (about 600 feet away); The Metropolitan Museum of Art (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. The building is currently the Ukrainian Institute of American and is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. The Isaac D. Fletcher Mansion - 2 East 79th Street and 5th Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan' entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Harry Ford Sinclair. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.