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

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court

Designated Landmark, New York City

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 17, 2012

1. Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Marker

Inscription. This building houses the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York for the First Judicial Department, which hears appeals in civil and criminal cases from New York and Bronx Counties. Designs for the courthouse by James Brown Lord were accepted in June 1896, and the structure was occupied four years later. A feature of the building is its allegorical murals and sculptures. In 1854-55 the exterior was resurfaced and in 1956 the interior was remodeled.

Erected 1977.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1896.

Location. 40° 44.53′ N, 73° 59.215′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Rose Hill. It is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 25th Street on Madison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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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: Metropolitan Life Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to All Victims of the Holocaust (within shouting distance of this marker); Let It Grow! (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Life Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Avenue Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Alan Arthur (within shouting distance of this marker); David Glasgow Farragut (about 300 feet away); New York Life Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Admiral Farragut Monument (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Caring for Your Park (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. The

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 17, 2012

2. Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Marker

The marker is on the corner of the building, just behind the pedestrian signal.

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

Also see . . . The 1899 Appellate Courthouse - Madison Avenue and 25th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Entrance to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 17, 2012

3. Entrance to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court

Pediment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 17, 2012

4. Pediment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on March 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.