Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gramercy Park Historic District
New York City Historic District
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2000
1. Gramercy Park Historic District plaque
The Gramercy Park Historic District provides an early example of creative town planning. The area was developed in 1831 by Samuel B. Ruggles who laid out lots around New York City’s only surviving private park. Buyers of the lots became joint owners of the park and each received a key to the gate. Original townhouses in Greek Revival, Italianate, Gothic Revival and Victorian Gothic styles still line the south and west sides of the square. The Friends Meeting House of the 1850’s and one of the city’s earliest apartment houses, built in 1883, are at the southeast corner.
Plaque provided by the New York Community Trust 1973
Erected 1973 by New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 40° 44.259′ N, 73° 59.164′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. Marker is at the intersection of Gramercy Park South and Irving Place on Gramercy Park South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Gramercy Park, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Poetry Society of America (within shouting distance of this marker); National Arts Club (within shouting distance of
this page online
Regarding Gramercy Park Historic District. The district is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition". Many of the buildings are among the "Other Nearby Markers" entries above.
A duplicate plaque is on the fence at the the Gramercy Park North entrance.
Also see . . . Gramercy Park Historic District. Trust for Architectural Easements website entry (Submitted on May 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 27, 2019
2. The Gramercy Park South entrance
The plaque is to the right of the gates.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 8, 2019
3. The Edwin Booth statue
The park centerpiece.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 6, 2019
4. The Gramercy
The 1883 apartment building mentioned in the text.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 6, 2019
5. The Brotherhood Synagogue/originally Friends Meeting House
Mentioned in the text.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 27, 2019
6. Gramercy Park Historic District plaque
This marker provided by the Trustees of Gramercy Park, 1981.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 10, 2009
7. The Gramercy Park North entrance
This marker is to the right of the gates.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
