Murray Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

23 Park Avenue

Photographed By R. C., April 22, 2011

1. 23 Park Avenue Marker

Inscription. This McKim, Mead, and White residence, completed c. 1891, was commissioned by James Hampden Robb (1846-1911), former cotton broker, New York State Assemblyman and Senator (1882-85), and Commissioner of the Parks Department (1887-90). Designed in the Italian Renaissance style by Stanford White, the facade features Roman brick and terra-cotta ornament on a brownstone base. In 1923, the interior was modified to accommodate the Advertising Club of New York, which occupied the site until 1977. It is now a cooperative residence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 40° 44.869′ N, 73° 58.832′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 35th Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Park Avenue, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Inclenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Dana Gibson (within shouting distance of this marker); Jessica Tandy / Hume Cronyn (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (about 400 feet away); Mary Lindley Murray (about 400 feet away); The Union League Club (about 500 feet away); Murray Hill Historic District (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding 23 Park Avenue. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . The 1891 J. Hampden Robb House - 23 Park Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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Photographed By R. C., April 22, 2011

2. 23 Park Avenue

Plaque is on the front right of the building.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 15, 2014

3. 23 Park Avenue

Originally James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House/sometime Advertising Club of N.Y./now 23 Park Avenue Apartments

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on March 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3. submitted on October 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.