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

The New York Life Building

Landmarks in New York

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016

1. The New York Life Building Marker

Inscription.
Completed in 1928 from plans by Cass Gilbert, this 40-story building is the third home office of New York Life Insurance Company. From 1837 to 1889 earlier structures on this location served as New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad depot, concert garden, and P.T. Barnum’s Hippodrome. This was the site, from 1890 to 1925, of the original Madison Square Garden, designed by Stanford White.

Plaque erected 1961 by
The New York Community Trust

Erected 1961 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 40° 44.594′ N, 73° 59.172′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Rose Hill. It is on Madison Avenue south of East 27th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 Madison Ave, 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

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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 New York Life Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Alan Arthur (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Life Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Let It Grow! (about 300 feet away); Memorial to All Victims of the Holocaust (about 300 feet away); Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (about 400 feet away); David Glasgow Farragut (about 500 feet away); Metropolitan Life Veterans Memorial (about 500 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 but has been permanently removed); Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Caring for Your Park (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding The New York Life Building. The

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016

2. The New York Life Building Marker

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

Also see . . .
1. New York Life Building. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Stanford White's Lost 1900 Madison Square Garden. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. The Lost Original Madison Square Garden -- Madison Ave and 26th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.