Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Japan Society
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 8, 2018
1. Japan Society plaque
Designed by prominent Japanese architect Junzo Yoshimura in 1969-71, in association with George G. Shimamoto of Gruzen & Partners, this building is an example of Mid-20th Century Modernism. Inspired by Japanese tradition, the charcoal-colored elevations incorporate such distinctive features as angled railings and sunscreens fabricated in metal. John D. Rockefeller 3rd, who served as the Society’s President from 1952 to 1969 and as its Chairman from 1969 to 1978, donated the land and played a role in the selection of the architect. Beyer Blinder Belle added a fifth floor in 1996-97.
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
2011
Erected 2011 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 40° 45.147′ N, 73° 58.1′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is on East 47th Street west of First Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 East 47th Street, New York NY 10017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Katharine Hepburn Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Papal Visits (within shouting distance of this marker); Raoul Wallenberg Monument
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Regarding Japan Society. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Japan Society (Manhattan). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Japan Society Mission and History. Society website entry (Submitted on January 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. The Lost Church of the Holy Family - 321-323 East 47th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry (Submitted on January 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 8, 2018
2. Japan Society
333 East 47th Street
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3. Japan Society atrium
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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