Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Former Aeolian Building
Photographed By R. C.
1. Former Aeolian Building Marker
Inscription.
Former Aeolian Building. . Built in 1925-27 on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan's most prestigious commercial thoroughfare, this elegant Neo-Classical structure was designed by Warren and Wetmore, the architects of Grand Central Terminal. Clad with Indiana limestone and marble, the facades rise to a graceful setback tower distinguished by French Renaissance-style details, including urns and garlands. Awarded a gold medal by the Fifth Avenue Association, the building attracted such notable tenants as the Aeolian Company, a leading manufacturer of roll-operated instruments, and since 1930, the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon.
Built in 1925-27 on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan's most prestigious commercial thoroughfare, this elegant Neo-Classical structure was designed by Warren & Wetmore, the architects of Grand Central Terminal. Clad with Indiana limestone and marble, the facades rise to a graceful setback tower distinguished by French Renaissance-style details, including urns and garlands. Awarded a gold medal by the Fifth Avenue Association, the building attracted such notable tenants as the Aeolian Company, a leading manufacturer of roll-operated instruments, and since 1930, the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon.
Erected 2003 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 40° 45.667′ N, 73° 58.517′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 689 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The University Club (a few steps from this marker); Kiton (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Thomas Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Peninsula Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 918 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
