Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Central Synagogue
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018
1. Central Synagogue Marker
Central Synagogue has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
1975, National Park Service
Erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Synagogues series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 40° 45.575′ N, 73° 58.217′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. It is at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 55th Street, on the right when traveling south on Lexington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 652 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10022, United
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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, 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: 116 East 55th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Lever House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Seagram Building (about 700 feet away); Ritz Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); 570 Lexington Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Bartholomew Church and Community House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Benjamin Hotel (approx. Ό mile away); Fisk-Harkness House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Central Synagogue. The building is listed in the "American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Central Synagogue: Our Sanctuary.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018
2. Central Synagogue NHL Marker
2. Remembering Architect Henry Fernbach (Died November 12, 1883) (Gruber Blog, 2015). (Submitted on November 20, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Back from the Ashes -- Central Synagogue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018
3. Central Synagogue Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018
4. Central Synagogue NYC Landmark Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018
5. Central Synagogue Entrance Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018
6. Central Synagogue
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 18, 2018
7. Central Synagogue East Elevation
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 20, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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