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
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
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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); 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); Inclenberg (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.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 12, 2019
2. The Union League Club Marker site
East 37th Street entrance
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 12, 2019
3. The Union League Club
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 259 times since then and 107 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.
