Upper West Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Claremont Riding Academy
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 6, 2019
1. Claremont Riding Academy Marker
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
U.S. Department of the Interior, April 16, 1980.
Built in 1892 in the Romanesque Revival style, the Claremont Riding Academy is the oldest operating stable in New York City. The Claremont was originally constructed as a livery stable and several carriages and sleighs remain on the upper floors where they were kept and brought down by elevator. The original stalls on the second and basement stories are still intact, along with the ramps for the movement of horses and the main floor riding arena. The Claremont was converted to a riding stable in 1928.
Erected 1980 by U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 40° 47.367′ N, 73° 58.379′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper West Side. It is on 175 West 89th St near Amsterdam Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 West 89th St, New York NY 10024, United States of
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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 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: A different marker also named Claremont Riding Academy (here, next to this marker); Ballet Hispanico of New York (a few steps from this marker); Public School 166 (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Rodgers (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Gregory's Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Where Poe wrote The Raven (approx. Ό mile away); Elizabeth Cady Stanton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Where Poe Wrote The Raven (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Claremont Riding Academy (Daytonian in Manhattan blog). (Submitted on October 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 7, 2019
2. Claremont Riding Academy
The marker is to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
