Upper West Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Claremont Riding Academy
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 6, 2019
1. Claremont Riding Academy Marker
The stable’s easy access to Central Park’s bridle trails resulted in its conversion to a riding academy in 1927. It remains one of the rare survivors from the 750 commercial stables that flourished in New York City at the turn of the century.
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
1992
Erected 1992 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 1927.
Location. 40° 47.369′ N, 73° 58.381′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper West Side. It is on West 89th Street near Amsterdam Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 W 89th St, New York NY 10024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Claremont Riding Academy (here, next to this marker); Ballet Hispanico of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Public School 166 (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Rodgers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Gregory's Park (about 300 feet away); Where Poe wrote The Raven (approx. ¼ mile away); Elizabeth Cady Stanton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barnett Newman (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Claremont Riding Academy. The Claremont Riding Academy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and designated a New York City Landmark in 1990. Sadly, the stables closed in 2007; the building was purchased by the Stephen Gaynor School, a private school for children with learning difficulties.
Also see . . .
1. Claremont Riding Academy at Wikipedia. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 22, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Claremont Riding Academy - 175 West 89th Street.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 7, 2019
2. The former Claremont Riding Academy
The NYLPF marker is to the left of the door.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 18, 2022
3. Paul Novograd, Who Owned Manhattan’s Last Public Livery, Dies at 73
New York Toies obituary, March 27, 2017
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on June 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
