Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Richard Morris Hunt
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 25, 2019
1. Richard Morris Hunt
To Richard Morris Hunt
October 31, 1828
July 31, 1895
In recognition of his services to the cause of art in America this memorial was erected 1898 by the Art Societies of New York
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1895.
Location. 40° 46.294′ N, 73° 58.069′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. It is on Fifth Avenue near East 70th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Landmarks of New York (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pilgrim (about 600 feet away); Mary Harriman Rumsey Playground (about 600 feet away); Welcome to the Dene Slope (about 800 feet away); Seventh Regiment New York (approx. 0.2 miles away); 307th Infantry AEF (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knights of Pythias Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Elkan Naumburg (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Richard Morris Hunt. (Submitted on April 27, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Richard Morris Hunt Memorial -- 5th Avenue at 71st Street. "Daytonian
this page online
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 17, 2015
2. Richard Morris Hunt Memorial
East 70th Street at the edge of Central Park
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 25, 2019
3. Left side panel engravings
From left to right:
Century Association/Municipal Art Society
The Metropolitan Museum of Art/The Artist Artisans of New York
The Architectural League/National Sculpture Society
Century Association/Municipal Art Society
The Metropolitan Museum of Art/The Artist Artisans of New York
The Architectural League/National Sculpture Society
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 25, 2019
4. Right side panel engraving
From left to right:
National Academy of Design/Society of American Artists American Institute of Architects American Watercolor Society/Society of Beaux-Arts Architects
National Academy of Design/Society of American Artists American Institute of Architects American Watercolor Society/Society of Beaux-Arts Architects
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 18, 2015
5. Metropolitan Museum of Art, main building and entry
A posthumous work
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
