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
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The Union League Club. Designated Landmark New York City. 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.
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.
Location. 40° 44.945′ N, 73° 58.829′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. Marker is on East 37th 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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 314 times since then and 40 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.
