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. Marker 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.

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); 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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Farragut Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Glasgow Farragut (about 300 feet away); Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Caring for Your Park (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. The 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.)

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.

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 476 times since then and 12 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.