New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beekman Tower
New York City Designated Landmark
By Larry Gertner, July 27, 2017
1. Beekman Tower plaque
Prominently sited on top of Beekman Hill, the Beekman Tower (originally the Panhellenic Tower) is one of Midtown Manhattan’s great Art Deco skyscrapers, constructed 1927-1929 and designed by noted architect John Mead Howells, the striking modernistic building features architectural sculptor Rene Chambellan. The tower is renowned for its dramatic volumetric massing and bold verticality. The building, a product of the 1920s Women’s Rights movement, was built by the New York Chapter of the Panhellenic Association as a clubhouse and residence for professional women affiliated with Greek-letter sororities.New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
1999
Erected 1999 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women.
Location. 40° 45.199′ N, 73° 57.979′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is at the intersection of First Avenue and Mitchell Place
By Larry Gertner, July 27, 2017
2. Beekman Tower
The plaque is visible on the Mitchell Place side.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ellen Biddle Shipman (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Irving Berlin (about 500 feet away); Katherine Cornell 1893-1974 / Guthrie McClintic 1893-1961 (about 500 feet away); Mount Pleasant (about 500 feet away); Japan Society (about 600 feet away); Raoul Wallenberg Monument (about 700 feet away); Papal Visits (about 700 feet away); Katharine Hepburn Garden (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.
Regarding Beekman Tower. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Beekman Tower. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Panhellenic Tower. Landmark Preservation Commission report (Submitted on January 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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