Murray Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Union League Club

Designated Landmark New York City

Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 12, 2019

1. The Union League Club Marker

Inscription. The fourth home of the Union League Club, this fine example of a Neo-Classical style clubhouse was built in 1929-1931. Building elements recall the architecture of 18th century England and the American colonies. Architect Benjamin Wistar Morris was responsible for the red brick and limestone design. The building features recessed Palladian style windows, a curved double height entrance pavilion, a heavy limestone pediment with cartouche crest, limestone quoins and Art Deco-style carved details. The building is notable among clubs of the period for its “space for ladies” and dedicated Park Avenue entrance crowned by a decorative lintel displaying four female faces.

Erected 2017 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 40° 44.945′ N, 73° 58.829′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. It is on East 37th

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Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 East 37th Street, New York NY 10016, 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: Mary Lindley Murray (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Karski (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); De Lamar Mansion (about 300 feet away); Residents of Greenpoint (about 300 feet away); Pierpont Morgan Library (about 400 feet away); 67 Park Avenue (about 400 feet away); 23 Park Avenue (about 500 feet away); Murray Hill Historic District (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . The Union League Club Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Union League Club Marker site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 12, 2019

2. The Union League Club Marker site

East 37th Street entrance

The Union League Club image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 12, 2019

3. The Union League Club

The Union League Club cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 12, 2019

4. The Union League Club cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 866 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.