Rose Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York Life Building
Designated Landmark New York City
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
1. New York Life Building Marker
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New York Life Building. Designated Landmark New York City. The 40-story New York Life Building, completed in 1928, is one of the most prominent structures built in New York City between World War I and World War II. By adding Neo-Gothic ornamentation to a setback skyscraper, noted architect Cass Gilbert created a significant transition from the historic revival style skyscrapers of the early 20th Century to the sleek towers of the Art Deco period. The superstructure’s golden pyramidal roof helps define New York City’s imposing skyline. Rising above Madison Square, the building is a powerful example of corporate architecture, symbolizing the New York Life Insurance Company’s financial strength and stability.
The 40-story New York Life Building, completed in 1928, is one of the most prominent structures built in New York City between World War I and World War II. By adding Neo-Gothic ornamentation to a setback skyscraper, noted architect Cass Gilbert created a significant transition from the historic revival style skyscrapers of the early 20th Century to the sleek towers of the Art Deco period. The superstructure’s golden pyramidal roof helps define New York City’s imposing skyline. Rising above Madison Square, the building is a powerful example of corporate architecture, symbolizing the New York Life Insurance Company’s financial strength and stability.
Erected 2000 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 40° 44.579′ N, 73° 59.183′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Rose Hill. Marker is on Madison Avenue near East 27th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 Madison, 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
3. . (Submitted on April 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 4. Stanford White's Lost 1900 Madison Square Garden. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
2. New York Life Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
